Abandoned Sebokeng DLTC to cost taxpayer’s additional R91 million to fix

The abandoned incomplete Sebokeng Driving Licensing Testing Centre (DLTC) requires an additional R91 427 522.67 to fix after it has been neglected and vandalised.

This project commenced in September 2015, the initial budget was R63 5565 425.69, and the total expenditure increased to R78 654 308,38.

This information was revealed by the Gauteng MEC for Human Settlement and Infrastructure Development, Lebogang Maile, in a written reply to the DA’s questions tabled in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL).

According to MEC Maile, this project was handed over to the department in June 2021. The MEC has failed to provide the completion date of the project.

“It is a waste of taxpayers’ money as the incomplete project was abandoned and left to be vandalised, while residents must commute or walk long distances to access DLTC services.”

The Sebokeng DLTC is one of many failed Gauteng Provincial Government projects. This indicates that this government has no political will to improve the lives of its residents by delivering quality services.”

The DA demands that MEC Maile fast-track the completion of the Sebokeng DLTC to ensure that Emfuleni residents have access to this facility. We will also continue to exert pressure on the MEC to provide us with the timelines to ensure this project is completed within the stipulated additional budget.