Controversial traffic station back in business after renovations
Mokoena added that the renovations for the station had not yet been finalised, "We are busy with the upgrading of the ablution facilities, electrical and technical problems as well as the structure of the building. We are also in the process of equipping the station with its own borehole. We also ensured the roofing is fixed."
PRAKTISEER – The days of Tubatse residents travelling long distances to renew their licences or to do their driver’s licence tests have finally came to an end.
The Greater Tubatse Municipality (GTM) recently announced that their station was now operating again.
“The Praktiseer Traffic Station is now operating and locals are advised to utilise it,” GTM spokesman, Mr Thabiso Mokoena revealed.
Mokoena added that the renovations for the station had not yet been finalised, “We are busy with the upgrading of the ablution facilities, electrical and technical problems as well as the structure of the building. We are also in the process of equipping the station with its own borehole. We also ensured the roofing is fixed.”
The centre was shut down back in March by the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport as they viewed the working conditions was not up to standard. The staff and clients previously utilized the toilets of neighbouring offices.
Previously, learners and motorists who needed help with their expiring driver’s licences were turned away and advised to travel to Lydenburg or to Lebowakgomo traffic stations for assistance.
It’s not the first time the station makes the headlines for wrong reasons. In 2012, staff downed tools in demand of water at the station. Locals highlighted that they hope the station’s problems were water under the bridge.
