​Several licensing centres across the city have been forced to close their doors and stop operations today.

This comes as a result of protest action by various groups and members of the community. The changes made by the Gauteng Provincial Government to driver’s license and testing booking system which blocks third parties from booking services on behalf of individuals or groups have left many groups and individuals dissatisfied.

The City of Johannesburg Licensing Department and Testing stations have been affected by this protest. This is despite the decision to change the booking system being a directive by the Gauteng Provincial Government. The province wide protest action is an attempt by the affected groups of runners and individuals who benefited from the previous practice to get the Gauteng Provincial Government to heed to their demands.

The City’s licensing department has unfortunately also fallen victim to the unrest, and centres have therefore been forced to stop operations. The closure of our offices and operations has been taken in the interest of preserving the lives of employees and members of the public and to protect property.

We therefore wish to inform the residents that the following licensing centres will be closed until further notice:

 
It should also be noted that because of the closure of the Roodepoort City Hall, the revenue services offered at this facility have also been forced to close. However, residents can access their billing services at the Roodepoort Civic Centre located at 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, Florida Park, Roodepoort.

The City of Johannesburg will advise residents and the media further as to when will these service centres resume operations.

Media Enquiries
McKinnley R Mitchell
Communications and Stakeholder Manager
Office of the MMC for Group Corporate and Shared Services)
071 381 9789 | mckinnleymitchell@gmail.com

Karabo Seane
Communications and Stakeholder Manager
Office of the MMC for Public Safety
0672582927 | karaboseane@gmail.com

03/03/2022