{
  "id": 12792806,
  "title": "Some Joburg licencing centres closed due to supply shortages as Morero promises union R10bn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/some-joburg-licencing-centres-closed-due-to-supply-shortages-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T05:15:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/some-joburg-licencing-centres-closed-due-to-supply-shortages-as-morero-promises-union-r10bn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johannesburg's Langlaagte vehicle and driver's licencing centre is temporarily closed due to a shortage of essential paperwork, according to the municipality. Mayor Dada Morero announced on Wednesday that the centre would remain closed until supplies are replenished, advising motorists and residents to use alternative centres in the meantime. The Democratic Alliance (DA) reported that two licencing centres north of Johannesburg, in Midrand and Waterfall Office Park, are also closed due to running out of paper. These closures impact driving-licence renewals and operating-licence applications. The DA will conduct an oversight visit to the affected centres on Thursday.\n\nMeanwhile, Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero addressed unions regarding the multi-year R10 billion politically facilitated agreement (PFA). Morero confirmed that city officials have met with South African Municipal Worker’s Union (Samwu) members on multiple occasions, and negotiations are nearing completion. He stated that the debate is now about when the financial support will be provided, rather than whether it will be given. Morero challenged the unions to ensure the city runs smoothly, promising to implement the PFA fully while requesting that Samwu members assist in maximizing productivity. The PFA would provide Samwu members with over R10 billion in backdated remuneration and benefits over three years. However, some have warned that the city cannot afford such a deal, potentially burdening the post-election administration with significant financial challenges.",
  "summary": "At least three major licencing centres in Johannesburg were closed this week due to a \"shortage of essential stationary supplies\".",
  "key_points": [
    "Langlaagte vehicle and driver licensing centre closed in Johannesburg due to paperwork shortage",
    "Two additional licensing centres in Midrand and Waterfall Office Park also closed",
    "Mayor Dada Morero promises R10bn union agreement, urges Samwu members to maximize productivity"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The closure of Johannesburg's licencing centres due to supply shortages and Mayor Morero's R10 billion agreement with unions will likely burden citizens with inconvenience and the post-election administration with significant financial challenges.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}