Driver’s, learner’s licence applications go ‘online only’ in Tshwane

Those looking to apply for a driver’s licence, learner’s licence or professional driving permit will have to do so online as there will be no more walk-in customers accepted at most Tshwane licence testing centres from Monday, Rekord East reorts.

These centres include Waltloo, Centurion, Akasia and Bronkhorstspruit.

The announcement was made by roads and transport MMC, Sheila Senkubuge, on Thursday.

It comes after the introduction of an online booking system on 31 August 2018.

The system allows residents to book appointments for their learner’s and driver’s tests as well as their driver’s licence renewals.

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande together with Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi launched the system at the Centurion driving licence testing centre last month.

Senkubuge said the new system will allow applicants to determine the date, time and place where they wish to take their test.

“The current process requires applicants to queue for between 140 and 180 minutes at a testing station,” she said.

She urged all residents of Tshwane to make use of the online booking system to avoid standing in long queues and ensure them an efficient and reliable service.

Applicants have been advised to bring an optometrist eye test certificate.

“If a test is failed, an applicant may seek a next testing date on the very same day,” said Senkubuge.

A test date may be allocated, if available, as early as the next day.

To book visit https://online.natis.gov.za and follow the prompts.