Welcome to the Western Cape Mobility Department

A functioning, safe, reliable, competitive and affordable system of mobility lies at the heart of economic growth, social transformation, job creation, well-being and safety for the province and is a fundamental part of dignity for the citizens of the Western Cape. 

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Licences, permits and registration

All you need to know about applying or renewing a driving or vehicle licence, registering a motor vehicle, professional driving permits, roadworthiness testing and more.

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Gene Louw Traffic College

Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell, Cape Town offers training in road traffic law enforcement for Traffic Officers (TO), Examiner for Driving Licences (EDL), Examiner of Vehicles (EOV) and more.

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Documents

Download and read the Western Cape Mobility Department's documents including annual reports, strategies, annual performance plans, budgets, newsletters and more.

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Popular links

Find what you're looking for on our popular links webpage including road safety information on Safely Home's website, how to avoid tender scams and how to access government information and public records.

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Training and short courses

Interested in road traffic law enforcement? Gene Louw Traffic College offers training for Traffic Officers, Examiners for Driving Licences and Vehicles, along with various short courses. 

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Tenders

View the Western Cape Mobility Department's tender information including tender awards and results. We list companies, the contract number, description, BBEE level, and amount.

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Drivers Urged to Reduce Speed on Western Cape Roads

13 August 2024
The Western Cape Government has recorded a concerning 201 speeding offences on provincial roads between 5 and 11 August. This statistic highlights the ongoing challenge of curbing speeding and ensuring road safety across the province. Speeding remains one of the leading causes of traffic crashes, ...