Gauteng govt to inject additional R138m to complete construction of Sebokeng DLTC

JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng government is set to inject an additional R138 million to complete construction of the long-delayed Sebokeng Driver’s License Testing Centre (DLTC) in the Vaal.

To date, more than R80 million has been spent on the project, yet the facility has remained non-operational a decade since construction began.

Despite having a contracted security company in place, the centre has been vandalised.

The first thing that catches the eye when glancing at the Sebokeng DLTC is the overgrown grass surrounding the vandalised double-storey building.

Inside, piles of rubble have remained untouched for years, and the air is thick with the smell of dust.

Although the initial projected cost was R63 million, more than R80 million has already been spent on the construction of the facility.

Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said more money would still be needed to complete the construction.

"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.