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Eyewitness News
12-06-2025
- Business
- Eyewitness News
Gauteng govt to inject additional R138m to complete construction of Sebokeng DLTC
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng government is set to inject an additional R138 million to complete construction of the long-delayed Sebokeng Driver's License Testing Centre (DLTC) in the Vaal. To date, more than R80 million has been spent on the project, yet the facility has remained non-operational a decade since construction began. Despite having a contracted security company in place, the centre has been vandalised. The first thing that catches the eye when glancing at the Sebokeng DLTC is the overgrown grass surrounding the vandalised double-storey building. Inside, piles of rubble have remained untouched for years, and the air is thick with the smell of dust. Although the initial projected cost was R63 million, more than R80 million has already been spent on the construction of the facility. Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said more money would still be needed to complete the construction. "For the financial year 2025/2026, the budget allocation is R54.5 million and R84 million for the financial year 2026/2027." The Development Bank of Southern Africa has now been appointed as the implementing agent.
Eyewitness News
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Eyewitness News
R87m Sebokeng DLTC still incomplete ten years after starting construction
JOHANNESBURG - It's been ten years since the Gauteng government began constructing a Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in the Vaal, yet the project remains incomplete. Construction of the Sebokeng DLTC began in 2015, with its completion initially planned for the following year. A decade later, its construction is still not finished despite R87 million already spent, including costs for a private security company. What was once envisioned by the Gauteng government to be buzzing with learner drivers in 2025 now stands abandoned with no sign of life. Ceilings have collapsed on every floor, while the grass outside grows taller by the day. The construction of the Sebokeng DLTC was originally budgeted at R63 million, but the cost soared to over R80 million. The Democratic Alliance (DA)'s Kingsol Chabalala said it comes as no surprise that millions have been wasted. "The ANC [African National Congress] cannot govern. They cannot manage projects very well. They cannot complete projects on time and within budget." The reconstruction of the DLTC is expected to resume on Friday, marking ten years since it first began. ALSO READ: Gauteng govt to inject additional R138m to complete construction of Sebokeng DLTC
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.
TimesLIVE
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
New digital learner's licence test introduced in Beaufort West
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. '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,' said Western Cape mobility MEC Isaac Sileku.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MPs, MLAs given powers to recommend teacher transfers
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has authorised elected representatives in the State to recommend the transfer of up to 15 primary and secondary school teachers within their respective constituencies, informed by a notification issued by the School and Mass Education(S&ME) department on Tuesday. 'Government after careful consideration have been pleased to give discretion to Hon'ble MPs/MLAs to recommend up to 15 most deserving cases of transfer of teachers (that shall include both Elementary & Secondary) pertaining to their constituency area, to the Collector concerned of the district, for disposal of the same by the District Level Transfer Committee (DLTC) during this transfer session,' reads the notification. However, the State government has laid down certain conditions for the Members of the Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament. As per the S&ME department notification, the recommendation should not violate the principle of rationalisation. It also clarified that priority should be given to the teachers with an urgent need. The government has barred the transfer of teachers from rural areas to urban areas. The government also noted that the elected representatives can only propose the transfer of teachers within the same district. 'This discretion is applicable for intra-district transfer only. The proposals of the Hon'ble MPs/MLAs are to be submitted to the District Collector concerned and will be disposed of by the DLTC. Where the Parliamentary Constituency (PC) covers more than one district, the proposals will be submitted to the Nodal Collector (Returning Officer of that PC) under intimation to the other Collectors within the jurisdiction of that PC for disposal by respective DLTC(s),' added the notification. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha members have been suggested to send their list of recommendations to the Director of Secondary Education under intimation to the Director of Elementary Education, which will forward the list to the respective Collectors under intimation to the DEE for disposal of the same by the DLTC(s). The Odisha government also directed that all the proposals should be submitted and disposed of during this transfer session (15th May to 15th June) only. The government notified that this provision is a one-time measure, which is applicable only for the current educational year. A similar notification was issued by the previous BJD-led government in 2021, allowing the elected representatives to recommend the transfer of up to 10 primary and secondary school teachers within their respective constituencies during the 2021-2022 academic session.
