Sipho Tshabalala
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is set to prioritise and uplift Townships, Informal Settlements, and Hostels (TISH), through its services expansion programmes aimed at promoting socio-economic development and growth in these communities.
This was announced by MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela when delivering the 2024/25 budget speech to the Provincial Legislature. 
"We will be expanding smart Driver License Testing Centres (DLTCs) at various township malls to conveniently improve access to licensing services. These centres are technology driven, cashless and customer centric. These will also contribute to strengthening revenue generation for the Provincial Government. 16 additional new facilities will be rolled out by end of the 2024/25 financial year" said the MEC.
She revealed that Phase 1A of the project included pilot sites in Atteridgeville, Soweto, Mohlakeng and Mamelodi. The Atteridgeville site is complete and currently operational (Mnandi Shopping Complex).  
Phase 1B will see a rollout of additional nine sites in Tshepiso Crossing (Sharpeville), Soshanguve Crossing (Tshwane), Moloto (Rethabiseng), Orange Farm/Palm Springs/Lenasia by the end of the financial year.
These centres are designed as hubs of licensing services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions, including vehicle license renewals, driving license applications, renewals and more. They are also equipped with advanced technology and staffed by experienced and dedicated professionals, poised to deliver exceptional service.
MEC Diale-Tlabela further indicated that two mobile licensing units with learner license classes were completed and currently linked to the Xavier DLTC, a provincial licensing centre in Johannesburg. She added two other mobile units (for driver and vehicle license renewals), have been built, delivered, and awaiting installation of Smart Enrolment Units by the Driver License Card Agency (DLCA).
She also announced the Sebokeng DLTC project is on the approved procurement plan for 2024/25, with construction set to commence in October 2024.