Soweto gets smart DLTC as Gauteng rolls out modern licensing services

By Levy Masiteng 

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has unveiled a modernised smart licensing center at Protea Glen Mall in Soweto.

This innovative Driver’s License Testing Centre (DLTC), launched on Tuesday this week, aims to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and customer experience by bringing decentralised licensing services closer to the community.

The department said that this launch marks a significant advancement in improving government services and accessibility in townships, including informal settlements and hostels (TISH).

The new Licensing Centre features state-of-the-art technology designed to reduce queues and turnaround times, digitise learner license testing, and combat corruption.

Its location within a retail mall enhances accessibility and convenience for residents, said the Department.

Furthermore, the department emphasised its commitment to community engagement and professionalism in service delivery, supported by digital transformation initiatives that align with provincial priorities of digital transformation and economic inclusion.

“Through meticulous planning, the integration of technology, and active