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May 6, 2021
South Africaâs updated driving laws are coming 1 July â but there are issues
Source: BusinessTech
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) says it is considering a number of options for the rollout of the Aarto Amendment Act and the new demerit system from 1 July 2021.
In its annual performance plan for 2021/2022, the agency said that this will include a possible delay of the points demerit system, as well as a potentially staggered provincial rollout.
The Aarto will penalise drivers and fleet operators who are guilty of traffic offences or infringements by imposing demerit points that could lead to the suspension or cancellation of licences, professional driving permits or operator cards.
Mbalula concerned about corruption at licensing centres
By Chulumanco Mahamba
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Johannesburg - Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed concern at preliminary investigations suggesting that corruption is the reason for the unavailability of booking slots at various Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) in Gauteng.
The minister had a meeting with the authorities, involved in DLTC operations across all three spheres of government in Gauteng on Friday, following a growing trend of complaints received in respect of operations in the provinces centres.
Mbalula said that the department has been paying attention to the challenges confronting DLTCs across the country, and the impact to the livelihoods of those âwho require these services to put bread on the table.â
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Gauteng is a hot mess when it comes to renewing your driver’s licence. The province has the biggest backlog in the country. The Road Traffic Management Corporation is now intervening. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng is a hot mess when it comes to renewing your driver s licence.
The province has the biggest backlog in the country.
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Significant backlog in Gauteng online license renewals, admits RTMC Updated
Sibahle Motha
Gauteng have been experiencing a significant backlog in driver’s license renewals since last year.
This was confirmed by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) on Friday at a press briefing.
“If you look at Gauteng comparatively to all other provinces, if we can deal with Gauteng the backlog throughout the country is far less.
“If you then take in terms of Gauteng, you will realise that Gauteng is sitting at 38% so there is a backlog of 62% which we are supposed to be dealing with in terms of the Gauteng scenario.”
Magistrate, doctor and four officials in dock for driving licence fraud By Khanyisile Ngcobo - 29 April 2021 The magistrate allegedly obtained his driving licence fraudulently. Stock photo. Image: 123RF/milkos
A KwaZulu-Natal magistrate and a doctor were among six suspects who appeared in a Mpumalanga court on Wednesday over the irregular and corrupt issuing of a driving licence.
Magistrate Bonginkosi Mtshali, Dr Makhomba Nkambule and four licensing officials were arrested in the past two weeks for allegedly conspiring to ensure the licence was issued to Mtshali fraudulently and by flouting regulations.
They face charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and defeating the ends of justice.