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The City regrets any inconvenience caused.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alternative-service-points-available\">Alternative service points available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents can access vehicle licensing services at nearby offices during the closure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parow: Parow Municipality, Voortrekker Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goodwood: Goodwood MVRL, Hugo Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brackenfell Vehicle Licence Renewal drive-through facility will also be affected by the closure. The drive-through normally operates Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00, accepting only card payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City is promoting its digital alternatives to reduce inconvenience for residents. 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