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SAPS arrests Kouga employees for issuing fraudulent driving licences
Three former employees of the Kouga Local Municipality are set to face serious charges in court, following a lengthy investigation into fraudulent driving licences issued without proper testing.
Three former Kouga Municipality employees arrested for fraudulent driving licence issuance
hree former Kouga Local Municipality employees face serious charges of fraud and corruption as they appear in court for issuing driving licences without proper testing, highlighting a significant crackdown on public sector corruption.
R23. 5m licensing scandal rocks Sedibeng as mayor's stepson implicated
A massive R23. 5 million corruption scandal has engulfed Sedibeng District Municipality's licensing department, with mayor Lerato Maloka's stepson accused of stealing R5. 5m. The case reveals a pattern of systematic theft involving multiple officials over several years, raising serious questions about oversight and nepotism in the municipality's operations.
R23. 5m licensing scandal rocks Sedibeng as mayor's stepson implicated
A massive R23. 5 million corruption scandal has engulfed Sedibeng District Municipality's licensing department, with mayor Lerato Maloka's stepson accused of stealing R5. 5m. The case reveals a pattern of systematic theft involving multiple officials over several years, raising serious questions about oversight and nepotism in the municipality's operations.
DoT block licence machine tender after AG identified irregularities
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy takes decisive action to block a controversial driving licence machine tender after the Auditor-General uncovers serious irregularities in the procurement process.
Expired driving permit does not invalidate hijacking insurance claim
The National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa ruled that an expired professional driving permit does not affect the validity of an insurance claim following a hijacking incident
Change your number plate or be fined, KZN motorists warned
KZN has implemented a new number plate system to bring it in line with the rest of the country.
Renewing your vehicle licence: KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department says new registration numbers will be automatically generated
KwaZulu-Natal motorists are urged to transition to the new vehicle licence plate system by November 30, 2025 to avoid complications with vehicle renewals and legal issues
Despite improved ad, sports events and sponsorship revenues, SABC reports R192 million loss
South Africa’s public broadcaster the SABC has reported improved financial performance with a net loss of R192 million.
WhatsApp group admins in Zimbabwe will have to fork out up to R43,000 to operate
Zimbabwe’s new data law mandates that WhatsApp group administrators using their groups for business purposes must secure a licence, sparking public backlash.
Hawks and RTMC crackdown on fraudulent vehicle licence disc syndicate in KZN
A recent law enforcement operation in northern KwaZulu-Natal has led to the arrest of four individuals linked to the distribution of fake vehicle licence discs, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat corruption in the region.
Transport Department pounces on 33 accused of issuing and applying for fraudulent driving licences
Of the 33 accused persons, 23 previously appeared in July, while 10 made their first court appearance.
Transport minister asks Auditor-General to probe Idemia’s drivers licence printing tender amid pressure
The Department of Transport is facing numerous questions regarding the R898 million smart driving licence cards tender awarded to Idemia.
Questions raised over preferred bidder for new smart driving licence cards
South Africa is set to receive new driving licence cards complete with enhanced security features, but the process of procuring a service provider has raised questions.
430 instances of people using ‘fake’ documents at City’s Driving Licence Testing Centres
The City Department issued the warning after recording more than 400 instances in the past year of people trying to complete transactions using suspicious documents.
Operation Basadi: Enhlanzeni district police arrest man with illegal firearm after tip off
The police officers identified a man fitting the description provided. A search led to the discovery of a handgun with 10 rounds of ammunition.
Garden Route police crack down on drug and liquor offences, arrest 70 suspects
The efforts of law enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of 62 individuals for drug possessions and six others on charges of drug dealing. Among the substances confiscated were Tik, Mandrax and Dagga.
Transport Department slammed for new licence machine secrecy
Outa said it was concerned that the secrecy was hiding problematic activities by the department, Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Driving Licence Card Account
Department of Transport slammed for refusing to extend validity of driving licence cards
OUTA has called into question the motives of the RTMC after it refused to share its research findings.
Driving school examiner, operator convicted of bribery
The duo were arrested for corruption and bribery for issuing learner licences following the discovery of their criminal activities by a whistle-blower.
Warning against corruption at Tshwane driving licence testing centres
MMC for Roads and Transport Katlego Mathebe sounded alarm about people masquerading as municipal officials luring unsuspecting clients and demanding cash from them for services at the licensing centres.
EMPD urges parents to ensure scholar transport safety
It is important to place one's child in school transport that complies with the National Road Traffic Act of 1993/96.
AfriForum calls for scrapping of TV licences
Civil rights organisation AfriForum is pushing for television licences to be scrapped and for the privatisation of the SABC.
There’s no reason for new plates
The true test of the infrastructure backing the change will only come in March, when the owners of all other vehicles will be required to begin migrating from the current to the new system.
Four tips to ensure you are sufficiently covered this festive season
Opinion: Make sure that your car, property, and personal matters are adequately insured so that you’re not out of pocket after the festive season, writes George Mahlakgane.