Durban: The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has expressed approval following the conviction of a KwaZulu-Natal examiner and a driving school instructor, highlighting significant breaches of integrity within the driving license issuance sector.
According to South African Government News Agency, Sandile Ndlovu, an examiner based in Mooi River, was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy to commit corruption on 8 July 2025 in the Durban Specialised Crime Court. The conviction came after it was revealed that Ndlovu had fraudulently issued a learner’s license to an individual who had not completed the necessary examination.
Ndlovu was apprehended in 2016 after the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit (NTACU), a division of the RTMC, received complaints. The investigation was conducted in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal South African Police Crime Intelligence Unit and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) anti-corruption unit.
The investigation revealed that Ndlovu conspired with Zandile Dlamini, a driving school instructor, to issue a learner’s license for a R3000 bribe. Dlamini was also convicted for her involvement in the misconduct, having accepted an unlawful benefit for the crime, as noted by the RTMC in a statement.
The corporation emphasized that these actions breached public trust and compromised the integrity of a system designed to ensure competence and accountability in road traffic law enforcement.
The case has been postponed to 29 August 2025, allowing time for the preparation of pre-sentence reports. During sentencing, the State plans to call additional witnesses to illustrate the impact of these actions on road safety and public service integrity.
RTMC described this case as a pivotal moment in their continuous efforts to cleanse traffic enforcement services and promote ethical conduct. They expressed full support for the judicial and prosecutorial efforts to hold accountable those who exploit public systems. The fight against fraud and corruption remains a top priority, with ongoing collaboration with stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of road traffic management in South Africa.
The public is encouraged to report suspected fraud, corruption, and misconduct to [email protected] or via WhatsApp at 083 293 7989.