Thank bank won't finance the purchase of a car without SA driver's license.

You might have to pay in cash or wait until you get the license.

 

if you have PRP you are meant to switch/apply for SA License , My insurer was very specific about this ,RSA Residents ( PRP Holders and SA Citizens) should have a local license

 

I'm a PRP holder.
- Car dealerships did offer car finance (VolksWagen). They accepted my license (SADC region agreement).
- Car insurance does cover me (Naked Insurance). Be careful though, watch closely your foreign license validity period. They might show you the finger if you try claim while your license is expired...
(And, of course, License had to be valid at the time of application for both VW and Naked Insurance)