MEC Kekana Welcomes More Arrests in Marble Hall Licensing Fraud
MARBLE HALL: Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Nakedi Kekana, has welcomed the arrest of eight suspects allegedly linked to a “cash-for-driver’s licence” scheme at the Marble Hall Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Ephraim Mogale Municipality.
The suspects appeared before the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 14 September 2026, following a joint operation involving the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), SAPS Crime Intelligence and the Sekhukhune District Tactical Team.
They face charges of fraud and corruption and will remain in custody until 21 September, when they are expected to apply for bail and undergo verification of records.
The arrests form part of ongoing efforts to tackle corruption at driving licence testing centres across Limpopo.
MEC Kekana commended law enforcement agencies for what she described as decisive action against officials and individuals allegedly involved in the scheme.
“We will not allow corruption in our DLTCs. Selling a licence is selling death on our roads. It undermines road safety and tarnishes the hard work of honest officials who earned this Department two consecutive clean audits,” said Kekana.
The MEC warned that the clean-up of licensing centres across municipalities would be intensified, with further action expected against those involved in corrupt activities.
Kekana also used her recent meet-and-greet sessions with departmental employees at Head Office and in Vhembe to outline her expectations following her appointment on 2 September 2026.
“I expect discipline, professionalism and loyalty to the government and to the people of Limpopo. I will defend officials who work hard and serve the public with dignity and integrity.
I will not defend laziness and corruption,” she said.
The MEC further warned that any departmental official found guilty of corruption would face criminal prosecution as well as internal disciplinary action.
Driving schools allegedly acting as intermediaries in the sale of driving licences will also face scrutiny and possible action.
The department has reiterated that corruption in the licensing system poses a serious threat to road safety, as unqualified drivers may obtain licences through fraudulent means, putting the lives of other road users at risk.
The eight suspects are expected back in court on 21 September 2026 for their bail application.
