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The wave of violent attacks on traffic testing stations in the Free State are deplorable. These attacks occurred between August and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jafta Mokoena, spokesperson on Roads and Transport in the Free State Legislature, says that the Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport has issued a statement of outrage. However, the reality is different. These incidents are the direct consequence of the ruling party’s failures in budgeting. They also result from the ruling party’s failures in maintenance and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We unequivocally condemn the attacks, but it is undeniable that the ANC’s neglect and failure to properly fund security left these facilities exposed. Many testing stations in the province were already struggling to function, facing basic shortages such as toner and paper, whilst others have been shut down for as long as two months,” says Mokoena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since August, testing stations in Heilbron, Marquard, Kroonstad, Lindley, Viljoenskroon, Phuthaditjhaba, Kestel, and Virginia have been targeted. Security staff have been attacked. Alarm systems have been disabled. Documents have been stolen. Facilities have been vandalised. These actions are forcing closures that deny residents essential services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest attacks further worsen a crisis. They directly impact motorists and transport businesses. These groups wish to comply with the law but are prevented from doing so. This situation places additional strain on their ability to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mokoena says the DA will table urgent questions in the provincial legislature. Through the committee, they will request a full audit of budgets for security and maintenance. Immediate plans are needed to restore safe and functional services at the affected testing stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The attacks disrupt essential services, meaning traffic testing stations are forced to close temporarily, delaying vehicle licensing and testing, driving licensing and testing, and service delivery to communities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Police investigations are ongoing in all incidents, and the Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport is calling on the public to report suspicious activity at testing stations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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During the break-ins, perpetrators gained illegal access through doors, windows, and even roofs. The criminals disabled alarm systems, stole documents, and maliciously damaged state property.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, the Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport (CSRT) condemned the attacks strongly. These incidents occurred between August and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During some of the criminal activities, security officers were tied up or attacked. During the break-ins, perpetrators gained illegal access through doors, windows, and even roofs. The criminals disabled alarm systems, stole documents, and maliciously damaged state property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attacks disrupt essential services. This means traffic testing stations are forced to close temporarily. This closure delays vehicle licensing and testing. It also delays driving licensing and testing, and service delivery to communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police investigations are ongoing in all incidents. The Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport is calling on the public to report suspicious activity at testing stations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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