‘Cash-for-driver’s licence’ scheme uncovered at Limpopo testing centre, suspect arrested
Investigators allege the suspect participated in a learner's licence corruption scheme at the Marble Hall Driving Licence Testing Centre.
A joint investigation by South African Police Service (Saps) and Special Investigating Unit (SIU) uncovered a "cash-for-driver’s licence" scheme in Limpopo, according to the SIU. The scheme allegedly allowed applicants to pay R2 000 for learner's licences without taking the required tests. A suspect from KwaZulu-Natal was among those arrested by the joint SIU and Saps operation at the Marble Hall Driving Licence Testing Centre.
The SIU conducted the investigation under a proclamation that allows the unit to investigate corruption in the licensing division, including the unlawful issuing of learner's licences. The syndicate reportedly facilitated large transactions of 20-30 learner's licences at a time, bypassing lawful licensing procedures. Authorities found the suspect in possession of several unlawfully issued learner's licences. Further arrests are possible as the investigation continues.
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