The City of Ekurhuleni informs the public of a reported driving and learner’s licence scam.
The scam promises free licences should an individual register on a fraudulent website.
The scam is circulating on various social media platforms through the publication of fake adverts to lure the unsuspecting public.
Residents are urged not to respond to these false advertisements.
The city’s processes for applying for a driving licence have not changed and remain as follows:
How to make a booking for a learner’s licence
• Go to https://online.natis.gov.za to make a booking.
• Register your profile.
• Make a booking at a driving licence testing centre (DLTC) where you would like to be tested.
• You must pay for your pre-booking at the testing station where the pre-booking was made.
• The payment must be made within three days from making the pre-booking.
• You can do the eye test on the day of the payment at the DLTC or go to a recognised eye specialist where a certificate will be issued.
• If the date and time of the booking you prefer is not available, it could be that it has been already allocated as the system is live or the testing station is fully booked for the date and time you prefer. You can either wait until booking time slots become available or try a different testing station.
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How do I obtain a driving licence?
Once one obtains a learner’s licence, you can apply for your driving licence at your nearest DLTC. Here’s what you need to do:
• Provide your ID.
• Provide a valid learner’s licence.
• Complete form DL1 available from DLTC.
• Provide two black and white ID photographs.
• Provide the prescribed fee.
• Using the K53 method, you will be required to pass a driving test that incorporates a yard test (parking manoeuvres) and a road test.
• If you pass the driving test, you will be issued with a temporary driving licence that will be replaced with a permanent driving licence within six months.
The City of Ekurhuleni has reserved Wednesdays for pensioners to renew their driving licences without having to make an online appointment.
Pensioners can walk into any of Ekurhuleni’s DLTs to renew their licences.
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