After 10 years, R87 million Sebokeng Driver's License Testing Centre still incomplete

SEBOKENG - The Gauteng government has to spend another R138 million to finish the construction of the Sebokeng Driver’s License Testing Centre (DLTC) in the Vaal, which has been under construction for more than 10 years. Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said to date, more than R80 million has been spent on the project, but it remains non-operational. Despite having a contracted security company in place, the centre has been vandalised. Although the initial projected cost was R63 million, more than R80 million has already been spent on the construction of the facility. Diale-Tlabela said more money would still be needed to complete the construction. The MEC said for the financial year 2025/2026, the budget allocation is R54.5 million and R84 million for the financial year 2026/2027. The Development Bank of Southern Africa has now been appointed as the implementing agent.