By REGINALD KANYANE
The construction of new Kgomotso Registering Authority in Kgomotso village, near Taung is expected to create job opportunities for locals. MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Dr Mpho Motlhabane did a sod-turning at the site and introduced the contractor to the community.
Motlhabane said the R2.6m project is set to take atleast eight months before its completion. He further said they expect young men and women to benefit in terms of job creation.
“We will be responding to the call of bringing services closer to our people. The department will also ensure that the effective and efficient renewal of motor vehicle licenses, registration of new vehicles, de-registration of stolen and recovered vehicles or permanently unfit for use, notifications of change in respect of vehicle particulars and re-registering of stolen and recovered vehicles.
“The Registering Authority is expected to benefit communities from more than 20 villages surrounding the Kgomotso village with an estimate of more than 5000 vehicle population. The phase two of the project will include the construction of the testing ground for the vehicle testing station, satellite office for Taung Station Law Enforcement,” he said.
Most of the people in this villages, have been receiving services from Hartswater which falls under the Northern Cape Province.
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