The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to completing the long-awaited Sebokeng Smart Driving Licensing Testing Centre (DLTC), describing the project as a critical investment in restoring public infrastructure and improving access to dignified public services.
According to the department, progress on the project stood at 24% by the end of 2025, slightly behind the planned 27%. The delay has been attributed mainly to late contractor payments, which resulted in cash-flow constraints, as well as the shortened construction period during the December shutdown.
The Sebokeng DLTC project, originally launched in 2015, resumed last year after construction was halted and the site abandoned in 2019. During the period, the unfinished building was subjected to vandalism and theft, further complicating the project’s revival.
The department reports that several key milestones have been achieved. These include the completion of the superstructure of the main DLTC building, surface beds and slabs for the Transport Operating Licensing Administrative Body (TOLAB) and the Vehicle Testing Station (VTS), as well as the installation of steel roof trusses.
Once operational, TOLAB will function as a one-stop service centre for public transport licensing, receiving, processing, and awarding road operating licences for all transport modes in the region.
Diale-Tlabela states that the project continues to contribute to local economic development, with 33 local workers employed during December 2025 and ongoing participation from small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs).
The department says it is addressing outstanding challenges related to contractor cash flow, programme performance, and the finalisation of the Eskom electricity connection through intensified stakeholder engagement and improved coordination.
“We are taking decisive steps to stabilise the project and accelerate delivery, while ensuring accountability and value for public funds,” Diale-Tlabela added.
