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A Safer Stronger More Connected Limpopo Key Highlights From The 2026 27 Transport And Community Safety Budget Vote

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Source domain: ldtcs.gov.za

Collected on 6 July 2026

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This document is a news/media release from the Limpopo Department of Transport & Community Safety summarising the 2026/27 Budget Vote delivered at the Limpopo Provincial Legislature in Lebowakgomo by MEC Violet Mathye. It highlights planned spending and initiatives across transport, road safety, public transport affordability, licensing services, fleet and infrastructure, and community safety programmes. Key allocations include R3.1 billion for the department, R954.1 million for bus subsidy services, R44.5 million for a 24/7 law enforcement shift system, and funding for youth patrols and community policing forums.

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recruitment and training intakeOngoing

Recruiting and training 154 Young Traffic Learners

The department says it is recruiting and training 154 Young Traffic Learners as part of its road safety efforts.

Who it is for
young people who can be recruited as Young Traffic Learners
How to act on it
Apply to be recruited as a Young Traffic Learner (the text does not provide an application method, contact, or deadline).
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and are recruiting and training 154 Young Traffic Learners.
driver testing facility expansionOngoing

K53 Testing Centres in Seshego and Thohoyandou (near completion)

The department says two new K53 Testing Centres are nearing completion in Seshego and Thohoyandou to help reduce long queues at licensing centres.

Who it is for
members of the public needing K53 testing in Seshego and Thohoyandou
How to act on it
Use the K53 Testing Centres once completed (the text does not provide an opening date or booking process).
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We’re nearing completion of two new K53 Testing Centres in Seshego and Thohoyandou.
road safety enforcement programmeOngoing

24/7 Law Enforcement Shift System (2026/27 funding)

The department allocated R44.5 million for a 24/7 Law Enforcement Shift System to improve road safety through faster response and stronger visibility.

Who it is for
road users and communities needing road safety enforcement
How to act on it
Benefit from increased law enforcement coverage under the 24/7 shift system (no application process is described in the text).
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We’ve allocated R44.5 million for a 24/7 Law Enforcement Shift System
public transport subsidy fundingOngoing

Bus Subsidy Services (2026/27 funding)

The department has set aside R954.1 million for Bus Subsidy Services to keep public transport affordable for learners, workers, and pensioners in rural areas.

Who it is for
learners, workers, and pensioners in rural areas
How to act on it
Use the subsidised bus services provided under the Bus Subsidy Services programme (no application process is described in the text).
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R954.1 million has been set aside for Bus Subsidy Services.

Facts

Places

Limpopo

Reference

R58.5 MILLION

Amounts

R 3 100 000 000, R 954 100 000, R 44 500 000

Key Takeaways

  • Limpopo Department of Transport & Community Safety 2026/27 Budget Vote highlights
  • Delivered at the Limpopo Provincial Legislature in Lebowakgomo
  • MEC for Transport and Community Safety: Ms Violet Mathye
  • Department allocation: R3.1 billion for 2026/27 (5.4% increase from last year)
  • Bus subsidy services: R954.1 million
  • 24/7 law enforcement shift system: R44.5 million
  • Recruiting and training: 154 Young Traffic Learners
  • New K53 testing centres nearing completion: Seshego and Thohoyandou
  • Taxi rank facility (Thohoyandou): R38 million
  • Electronic Vehicle Monitoring System: R65 million
  • Government fleet replacement project: R58.5 million
  • Expanded Public Works Programme: R34.1 million for 400 Youth Civilians on Patrol (YCOP) and 775 Community Policing Forums (CPFs)
  • Revenue target: R1 billion for 2026/27 (up from R988 million collected last year)
  • Limpopo Department of Transport & Community Safety
  • MEC Violet Mathye
  • Limpopo Provincial Legislature
  • SAPS (mentioned via emergency number 10111)
  • Young Traffic Learners
  • Youth Civilians on Patrol (YCOP)
  • Community Policing Forums (CPFs)