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TimesLIVE
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
New digital learner's licence test introduced in Western Cape
The Western Cape mobility department on Monday launched a computerised learner's licence testing (CLLT) system at the Beaufort West driving licence testing centre (DLTC.) A live demonstration of the new testing system, which replaces the traditional manual booklet method, was held. The innovation is being rolled out in partnership with the Road Traffic Management Corporation and aims to improve the quality of drivers on Western Cape roads. Benefits include: promoting safer and more responsible driving through standardised testing; reducing opportunities for corruption; supporting hearing-impaired applicants with on-screen multilingual instructions to eliminate the need for an interpreter; and delivering faster, more accurate results through instant digital processing. It is set to transform the learner's licence testing process across the Western Cape, and follows other regions that have adopted the shift to digital testing. The testing terminals, each secured with fingerprint verification, connect directly to the National Traffic Information System and generate randomised test questions. Results are automatically verified and securely processed, which improves accuracy and data integrity. The CLLT classroom includes fully networked work stations, touchscreen kiosks and a 6kVA uninterrupted power supply to maintain continuity during electricity outages. All provincial driving licence testing centres outside the metro have been equipped with the new CLLT system, with the Western Cape mobility department engaging the City of Cape Town regarding its rollout of the system. All provinces have rolled out the system, but not all stations have adopted it yet. 'If we are to grow our economy and create more jobs, we need to ensure our residents have the skills they need to participate in the economy,' said Western Cape mobility MEC Isaac Sileku. 'A driver's licence is a critical requirement for many jobs, so we must make getting one as easy as possible for all our residents. The digital shift is a big step towards safer roads and a stronger economy. This is not only a technological upgrade, it's a values-driven transformation. 'The system ensures every applicant, regardless of ability, is treated with fairness and dignity,' said Sileku.
IOL News
22-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
R3. 2 billion transport budget unveiled as Cape Town grapples with traffic problems
Cape Town's crippling traffic congestion has been thrust into the spotlight with the unveiling of a bold R3.2 billion budget by Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, aimed at transforming the province's transport system and putting residents at the heart of long-term mobility planning. Addressing the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, Sileku said the budget prioritises public transport expansion, rail recovery, and safer communities, describing mobility as 'a basic human right and the lifeblood of the Western Cape economy". Cape Town, now ranked the 9th most congested city in the world, sees its residents lose an average of 94 hours per year in traffic, a situation Sileku said the department is urgently addressing. 'We are putting our money where our mouth is,' he declared, referencing the soon-to-be-finalised Provincial Land Transport Framework, which will be opened up to public input. The province is also boosting public transport access, with major investment in the Go George bus service, which already serves 75% of households in George and makes over 21,000 passenger trips daily. 'We are stepping up to connect communities,' said Sileku. 'This budget is about more than transport, it's a catalyst for economic growth and job creation.' Progress is also being made on reviving the long-defunct rail system. The Khayelitsha line is currently undergoing live testing, with Mitchells Plain next in line. 'This is a great win for the province, particularly for the residents of Khayelitsha, who were left with limited public transport options for more than five years,' said Sileku. Minibus taxis, which transport 1.5 million people daily in the province, are set to benefit from targeted support, including training and conflict resolution initiatives. In rural areas like the Central Karoo, the province is working to improve intertown travel and access to essential services. 'A functional public transport system encompasses passenger rail as its backbone while being supported and complemented by bus services, minibus taxis, e-hailing taxis and non-motorised transport. All these modes of public transport are vital for daily commuting,' Sileku said. Additional investments include R113 million toward the Integrated Transport Hub, R60 million for electric vehicle infrastructure, and R2 million for road safety ambassadors in high-risk areas. Bicycle distribution will continue in rural areas, helping residents, learners, and workers reach their destinations. 'We are stepping up for the economy and our residents,' said Sileku. 'This budget reflects a government that listens, plans boldly, and delivers with purpose.' Cape Argus
IOL News
22-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Cape Town's traffic woes in the spotlight as Province unveils R3. 2 billion transport budget
Cape Town's crippling traffic congestion has been thrust into the spotlight with the unveiling of a bold R3.2 billion budget by Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, aimed at transforming the province's transport system and putting residents at the heart of long-term mobility planning. Addressing the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, Sileku said the budget prioritises public transport expansion, rail recovery, and safer communities, describing mobility as 'a basic human right and the lifeblood of the Western Cape economy". Cape Town, now ranked the 9th most congested city in the world, sees its residents lose an average of 94 hours per year in traffic, a situation Sileku said the department is urgently addressing. 'We are putting our money where our mouth is,' he declared, referencing the soon-to-be-finalised Provincial Land Transport Framework, which will be opened up to public input. The province is also boosting public transport access, with major investment in the Go George bus service, which already serves 75% of households in George and makes over 21,000 passenger trips daily. 'We are stepping up to connect communities,' said Sileku. 'This budget is about more than transport, it's a catalyst for economic growth and job creation.' Progress is also being made on reviving the long-defunct rail system. The Khayelitsha line is currently undergoing live testing, with Mitchells Plain next in line. 'This is a great win for the province, particularly for the residents of Khayelitsha, who were left with limited public transport options for more than five years,' said Sileku. Minibus taxis, which transport 1.5 million people daily in the province, are set to benefit from targeted support, including training and conflict resolution initiatives. In rural areas like the Central Karoo, the province is working to improve intertown travel and access to essential services. 'A functional public transport system encompasses passenger rail as its backbone while being supported and complemented by bus services, minibus taxis, e-hailing taxis and non-motorised transport. All these modes of public transport are vital for daily commuting,' Sileku said. Additional investments include R113 million toward the Integrated Transport Hub, R60 million for electric vehicle infrastructure, and R2 million for road safety ambassadors in high-risk areas. Bicycle distribution will continue in rural areas, helping residents, learners, and workers reach their destinations. 'We are stepping up for the economy and our residents,' said Sileku. 'This budget reflects a government that listens, plans boldly, and delivers with purpose.' IOL News
