The South African Police Service, as part of a collaboration with the Hawks, has arrested allegedly corrupt officials at a driving test centres in Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn.

The arrests are a culmination of an on-going investigation during which undercover Hawks operatives infiltrated the organisation.

Two driving licence examiners from Calitzdorp were arrested for allegedly issuing fraudulent learner licences. A driving licence examiner from Oudtshoorn was arrested after another examiner provided an affidavit alleging criminal activities.

The owner of the driving school was also arrested. Other arrests are expected to be made in due time.

Drivers who obtained a licence in Oudtshoorn or Calitzdorp from November 2011 to date are requested to take their licences to the authorities.
Western Cape MEC for transport and public works, Robin Carlisle, said: “Anybody who has obtained a driving licence in Oudtshoorn or Calitzdorp since November 2011 is urged to come forward immediately as no driving licence cards will be issued for that period until all fraudulent licences have been identified.”

“We will be monitoring all activities at the DLTC in both towns until this matter is finally resolved,” he said.

Darul Ihsan Media Desk