Gauteng urges operators to renew expired operating licenses.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is calling on public transport operators in possession of expired Operating Licenses to take advantage of the Department’s window of opportunity to renew their operating licenses by 31 July 2023.
To date, the Department has identified over six (6000) thousand operating licenses that need to be renewed however less than 500 applications have been received and processed.
Sections 25 of the National Land Transport Regulations requires that an Operating License that was issued for more than 30 days must be renewed not later than 30 days before expiry.
The regulations further state that if the Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) has not issued an Operating License by the expiry date, the Operating License will remain valid until a renewed license has been issued on condition that the operator keeps in the vehicle the receipt issued by the PRE as proof that such an application was made.
The Department, therefore, is making a plea to the industry leaders to impress upon affected members to respond to the call by submitting applications.
The receipt and the expired Operating License must always remain attached.
Requirements for renewal of Operating License are as follows:
Completed application form
Certified ID copy/ Company Registration Certificate (CC)
(Letter of appointment for persons submitting applications for companies)
Renewed Contract (Contracted Services)
Letter from Association (Minibus Taxi mode)
Original Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS)
Original Operating license/ permit or certified copy + Affidavit
Certified Vehicle certificate of fitness & Roadworthy Certificate
Certified copies of Vehicle certificate of Registration (COR)
Fee of R300.00 per vehicle (cash or bank guaranteed cheque)
Applicants should also submit a list with the operator’s and their expired licenses details through their respective associations before the end of July 2023.
Operators can visit TOLAB offices below:
Tshwane Office:
Cnr. Eskia Mphahlele and Johannes Ramokhoase Streets. (opp. Marabastad Home Affairs), Pretoria
Tel: (012) 327 3611/3738
Manager:
Ms Sarah Malele
Cell: 082 615 5556
Tel: (011) 344 2686
Email: [email protected](link sends e-mail)
Operating times: Monday – Friday 08 : 00 – 16 : 00
Johannesburg Office:
45 Commissioner Street, Life Centre Building, Marshalltown –
Johannesburg
Tel: (011) 227 8341/45/46 or (011) 355 7332
Manager:
Mr Sechaba Tumelo
Cell: 063 697 2568
Tel: (011) 227 833
Email: [email protected](link sends e-mail)
Operating times: Monday – Friday 08 : 00 – 16 : 00
West Rand Office:
(Relocated to Kagiso DLTC -Umdeni & Kagiso Avenue, Kagiso)
Manager:
Ms Eunice Maphanga
Cell: 079 877 7726
Tel: (010) 345 0761/5
Email: [email protected](link sends e-mail)
Operating times: Monday – Friday 08 : 00 – 16 : 00
Ekurhuleni Offices:
No. 1 Hardach Street (opp Germiston Magistrate’s Offices),
Germiston
Tel: (011) 437 5932 / (011) 876 3800
Manager:
Ms Wona Mosala
Cell: 082 324 7777
Tel: (011) 876 3820
Email: [email protected](link sends e-mail)
Operating times: Monday – Friday 08 : 00 – 16 : 00
For more information, please contact Head of Communications:
Ms Melitah Madiba
Cell: 073 644 9935
Or
Mr Lesiba Mpya
Cell: 078 314 7987
Source: Government of South Africa