{
  "id": 16883767,
  "title": "Brackenfell vehicle licence drive-through hours extended until December 31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/brackenfell-vehicle-licence-drive-through-hours-extended-until",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T10:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/2026-10-28-brackenfell-vehicle-licence-drive-through-hours-extended-until-december-31/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The City of Cape Town has extended the weekday operating hours of its Brackenfell vehicle licence renewal drive-through facility until December 31. This move aims to make it more convenient for motorists to renew their vehicle licences. The drive-through service, which allows motorists to renew their licence discs in about five minutes, was launched in May and has proven successful, helping thousands of motorists complete the process quickly and conveniently.\n\nAlderman Siseko Mbandezi, the Mayoral Committee Member for Finance, stated that the City is implementing this pilot initiative based on the success of the facility. Weekday operating hours will now run from 7am until 6pm, instead of the previous 7am to 5pm schedule. Saturday operating hours will remain unchanged, from 8.30am until 2pm. The City will evaluate the service demand data following the pilot to decide whether to continue the extended hours into the new year.\n\nThe drive-through facility is exclusively for motor vehicle licence renewals and operates on a cashless basis, accepting only debit and credit cards. Mbandezi expressed gratitude to motorists for their support and encouraged residents to take advantage of the extended operating hours, especially as the end-of-year period approaches.",
  "summary": "Motorists can renew vehicle licence discs at the Brackenfell drive-through from 7am to 6pm on weekdays until December 31. Saturday hours remain 8.30am to 2pm, with card payments only.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brackenfell licence renewal drive-through hours extended until Dec 31",
    "Weekday hours now 7am-6pm, Saturday unchanged 8:30am-2pm",
    "City evaluating service demand data for extended hours decision"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Extending the Brackenfell facility's weekday hours transforms a successful pilot into a more accessible service for motorists looking to avoid delays during the busy end-of-year period.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}