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The South African
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- The South African
State-of-the-art licensing centre opens in Soweto
A state-of-the-art licensing centre has been opened at the Protea Glen Mall in Soweto, as part of the Gauteng Provincial Government's commitment to bringing convenience and efficient services closer to the people. The modernised centre signifies substantial progress towards a more efficient and streamlined licensing process, while prioritising service delivery initiatives in or near areas identified as townships, informal settlements, and hostels (TISH). Boasting cutting-edge innovation with an emphasis on professionalism and community engagement, the centre will go a long way in enhancing the quality of licensing services offered in the area. MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, who officially opened the centre on Tuesday, said the department was actively seeking to meet the needs of underserved TISH communities. 'The establishment of smart Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) in these regions represents a laudable initiative in enhancing government services and expansion of regulatory frontline services in the townships, informal settlements, and hostels,' the MEC said. Diale-Tlabela added that by prioritising accessibility, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, this initiative aims to significantly improve service delivery and alleviate congestion frequently found at conventional licensing offices. 'Through meticulous planning, the integration of technology, and active community engagement, the Smart Licensing Service Centre is poised to become a significant addition to the existing infrastructure,' the MEC added. In terms of the National Road Traffic Act (93 of 1996), the MEC for Roads and Transport is responsible for the registration, testing and licensing of motor vehicle and drivers in Gauteng. The legislative function of licensing of learner drivers, qualified drivers, vehicles, driving schools, instructors, number plate embossers, number plate manufacturers, and many others is one of the largest portfolios in Gauteng. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- The Citizen
Community slam delays on broken Zone 7 road
The U-Road next to Zone 7 Stadium is still in bad shape, with no tar and sewage water flowing all over, despite promises to fix it in 2020. Ward 42 Councillor, Ayanda Ngubane of the DA told Sedibeng Ster that about R50m was spent on the project, but the road is still incomplete, and no sewer system was installed. He said building materials were left on site and later stolen. Back in 2020, then Gauteng Minister of Human Settlements, Human Planning, Cooperate Governance and Traditional Affairs Lebohang Maile said in the legislature that the road would be finished that year. The work of a contractor who was paid more than R19m out of a R33.8m tender was terminated when the job was 85% done. Since then, nothing has changed. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, the residents decried the project. 'We're tired of unfinished projects. Where did the money go? Elections are coming, and soon politicians will be back begging for votes,' said one community member. Ngubane said U-Road was supposed to connect Zone 7 Ext 1 to Nguna Road and include a bridge, but that was never built. 'This road has become a crime hotspot, and many people have died here,' he said. He added that the road is now unusable for cars, overgrown with grass and full of sewage. 'The DA will send follow-up questions to the MEC for Roads and Transport to find out when this road will finally be completed.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
R50m later… U-Road is still unfinished
SEBOKENG. – The U-Road next to Zone 7 Stadium is still in bad shape, with no tar and sewage water flowing all over, despite promises to fix it in 2020. Ward 42 Councillor, Ayanda Ngubane of the DA told Sedibeng Ster that about R50m was spent on the project, but the road is still incomplete, and no sewer system was installed. He said building materials were left on site and later stolen. Back in 2020, then Gauteng Minister of Human Settlements, Human Planning, Cooperate Governance and Traditional Affairs Lebohang Maile said in the legislature that the road would be finished that year. The work of a contractor who was paid more than R19m out of a R33.8m tender was terminated when the job was 85% done. Since then, nothing has changed. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, the residents decried the project. 'We're tired of unfinished projects. Where did the money go? Elections are coming, and soon politicians will be back begging for votes,' said one community member. Ngubane said U-Road was supposed to connect Zone 7 Ext 1 to Nguna Road and include a bridge, but that was never built. 'This road has become a crime hotspot, and many people have died here,' he said. He added that the road is now unusable for cars, overgrown with grass and full of sewage. 'The DA will send follow-up questions to the MEC for Roads and Transport to find out when this road will finally be completed.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Gauteng unveils tamper-proof number plate system
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's commitment to combat crime, corruption, lawlessness, and vandalism was highlighted through the launch of the new high-tech, tamper-proof provincial number plate pilot system at the Nasrec Expo Centre. The launch was carried out by Lesufi together with the MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, on 5 June. The number plate system is a secure, traceable, and smart solution, incorporating tamper-evident decals, forensic QR codes, and a fully digitised back-end portal. These technological enhancements are designed to combat vehicle theft, fraud, and cloning while improving road safety and empowering traffic law enforcement across the province. The system will be piloted over a six-month stress-testing project using g-Fleet vehicles affixed with the technologically advanced new number plates. This system aims to improve the credibility of number plates and enable license plate tracking within the value chain. It also seeks to address longstanding challenges in vehicle registration and law enforcement framework, tackling cloned or fraudulent license plates, lack of interoperability with Southern African Development Community systems, and inadequate data traceability. Lesufi said the launch is a major step and a pioneering project in the fight against criminality in the province. Previously, Lesufi indicated that vehicles were a common denominator in the commission of, particularly, violent crimes, either as stolen or getaway vehicles. 'We are letting go of the old ways of fighting crime and introducing new ideas in this fight. With the help of CSIR, we are now deploying a digital system that ensures we are able to account for every vehicle on our public roads. Those who are using fraudulent or duplicate number plates will have no space or time to drive on our roads.' The Premier emphasised that the province has now launched a high-calibre weapon in the fight against criminality and restoring order. Speaking at the launch, MEC Diale-Tlabela highlighted that the launch represents a strategic provincial intervention to combat crime effectively and strengthen regulatory compliance. She added that this is an important pillar in the broader Provincial Integrated Crime Prevention Strategy. 'By partnering with law enforcement agencies, metro police departments, and the private sector, we are enhancing vehicle identification and traceability. 'These smart number plates will significantly reduce vehicle cloning, trafficking of stolen vehicles, and the use of falsified plates in criminal activities. It is about disrupting criminal networks and improving road safety.' The MEC further announced this system has the potential to catalyse economic participation and unlock local economic potential by localising the production of number plates. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
