Western Cape Mobility Department welcomes decline in licensing fraud

The Western Cape Mobility Department has welcomed a recent report from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) confirming a significant decline in fraudulent learner licence passes following the introduction of the Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT) system.

It has almost been a year since the province’s CLLT system was launched by Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, at the Beaufort West Driving Licence Testing Centre. Since then, the system has been rolled out across all rural testing centres, with the City of Cape Town recently completed implementation to ensure full provincial coverage.

The upgraded testing environment improves reliability, accessibility, and fairness for users. Backup power systems help reduce disruptions during electricity outages, while touch-screen kiosks and fingerprint verification strengthen security and minimise opportunities for fraud. Multilingual on-screen instructions also make the system more accessible to hearing-impaired applicants, helping to ensure a more consistent and user-friendly testing experience for everyone.

Modernising the licensing system supports the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs strategy by improving access, fairness, and efficiency within the licensing process.

“A driver’s licence is more than just a card; it creates access to employment and economic opportunities. As government, we want to make the licensing process more accessible, fair, and efficient while maintaining high standards of road safety and integrity,” said Minister Sileku.

Minister Sileku acknowledged public concerns around perceived unfair failure rates and possible manipulation of the system. He emphasised that the CLLT system reduces opportunities for corruption by eliminating human intervention and generating randomised questions directly through the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS).

To strengthen public confidence in the system, the Department will implement several interventions, including:

• Engaging the RTMC to conduct random audits of failed tests to identify possible technical anomalies.
• Exploring options for unsuccessful applicants to view incorrect answers to assist with learning and improvement.
• Issuing a circular confirming that eye tests remain valid for three months for applicants who rebook within that period.
• Continuing engagements with the RTMC to introduce a stable and reliable online booking system in the Western Cape.

“This system is not just a technological upgrade. It is about improving transparency, strengthening road safety, and ensuring every applicant is treated fairly and with dignity,” added Minister Sileku.

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Media Enquiries
Byron La Hoe
Acting Media Liaison Officer to Minister Isaac Sileku
Western Cape Mobility Department
Email: Byron.laHoe@westerncape.gov.za