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Single lane traffic in Wemmershoek

Wemmershoek Road between Val de Vie Estate and the MR191 Intersection: Remedial works will start today, weather permitting.

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N1 Sable Road reopened

N1 Sable Road update: All outbound lanes after Sable Road have been reopened, and all inbound lanes before Sable Road have been reopened.

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Heavy congestion on the N1 inbound after two weeks of rain

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure has had to close certain lanes of the N1 inbound near Sable Road for safety...

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Permits for abnormal loads and vehicles

A permit is needed to transport abnormal loads and vehicles. The requirements for a permit depend on the size and nature of the load or vehicle.

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Road users urged to be vigilant during Western Cape winter

Between 2 and 9 June 2024, there have been 19 crashes reported on Western Cape roads. Wind, rain, flooding, and fog are key features of...

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New Provincial Minister of Mobility committed to WCG’s vision of connecting communities

On Thursday, 13 June 2024, Isaac Mbulelo Sileku was sworn in as the Provincial Minister of Mobility for the Western Cape. This followed...

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Vehicle licence

The law requires your car to be licensed every year. It's your duty as the owner of the car, to make sure that the licence is renewed before it expires.

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Driving licence

All South African drivers must have a credit card format driving licence. This is issued when a new driver receives a licence.

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Learner’s licence

Getting a learner's licence for a motor vehicle is the first step to getting a driving licence.

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Convert a foreign driving licence

If you have a foreign driving licence, you can convert it to a South African (SA) one:

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