21Jul2026

Driver's Licence Information

Essential details on applying for, renewing, upgrading, and replacing driver’s licences, plus testing requirements and ID verification.

Freight Transport Information

Guidance on permits, operator licensing, safety compliance, and regulations for commercial freight operators.

Motor Licensing
Information

Instructions for vehicle registration, licence discs, roadworthiness certificates, and owner/vehicle record updates.

Traffic
Fines

Information on traffic offence notices, payment options, dispute/appeal procedures, and consequences for non-payment.

Public Transport
Permits

Requirements and application processes for minibus, taxi, bus and contract operator permits, including compliance standards.

Choice
Numbers

Details on purchasing personalised vehicle number plates, application channels, pricing/auction methods, eligibility, and issuance rules.

Eziphathelene Nezokuthutha

What's New?

Read our latest news and keep updated with all developments within the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport. 

Izimemezelo

MEC Duma Live on SABC
MEC for Transport and Human Settlements
Hon. Siboniso Duma will be live on SABC 404 News
on Tuesday 18 May 2026 at 15h30.
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Choice Numbers for Sale at Durban
The KwaZulu‑Natal Department of Transport in Durban has made available, on a first come basis, choice (personalised) vehicle number plates to eligible individuals at both Durban and Pietermaritzburg centres.
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Departmental Leadership

Meet the MEC: KZN Transport,
Hon. Siboniso Duma

On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, I extend a warm welcome to our official website. It is my honor to serve as you MEC for this key provincial department.

Departmental Leadership

Meet the MEC: KZN Transport,
Hon. Siboniso Duma

On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, I extend a warm welcome to our official website. It is my honor to serve as you MEC for this key provincial department.

Departmental
Resources

We have information on how to make many different transactions with the department.

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Annual Reports

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See Our Programmes

See our Public Notices

Motor Licensing

Drivers License Information

Traffic Fines

Departmental
Programmes

Imizamo nezinhlelo ezibalulekile zoMnyango eziklanyelwe ukuhlela, ukwakha, ukugcina nokusebenzisa izinhlelo zezokuthutha eziphephile, ezisimeme nezifinyeleleka kalula esifundazweni sonke.

Izinhlelo Zomnyango

Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) creates short‑ to medium‑term work opportunities that provide income support, skills training and experience through labour‑intensive public works, helping reduce poverty while delivering essential transport infrastructure and maintenance across KwaZulu‑Natal.

Izinhlelo Zomnyango

Adopt-a-Highway

Adopt‑a‑Highway partners government with private sector, community groups and NGOs to support roadside maintenance, litter removal and beautification projects, improving road safety, environmental quality and civic pride along key provincial routes.

Izinhlelo Zomnyango

African Renaissance Road Upgrading Programme (ARRUP)

ARRUP focuses on targeted upgrading of strategic regional roads to improve connectivity, unlock economic potential, and stimulate regional development through durable pavement works, safety improvements and enhanced access to markets and services.

Izinhlelo Zomnyango

Contractor Development Programme (CDP)

The Contractor Development Programme builds the capacity of emerging and small construction firms through training, mentorship, access to markets and contract opportunities, promoting local beneficiation and sustainable contractors in the provincial road and transport sector.

Izinhlelo Zomnyango

Employee Assistance Programme

The Employee Assistance Programme provides confidential counselling, wellness support, and referral services to departmental employees to promote mental health, workplace wellbeing, productivity and resilience.

Izinhlelo Zomnyango

HIV/AIDS

The Department’s HIV/AIDS initiatives deliver workplace programmes, awareness campaigns, training and ongoing support aimed at prevention, destigmatization, care and continuity of services for employees and affected communities across KZN.