IN CONVERSATION WITH : Minister Isaac Sileku (MEC for Mobility in the Western Cape
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The Western Cape Department of Mobility, in collaboration with the Breede Valley Municipality and the National Institute for the Deaf (NID), showcased a major step toward inclusivity on 14 October 2025 — hosting a Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT) demonstration for a Deaf learner at the Breede Valley Traffic Department in Worcester.
The initiative, part of Mobility Month, underscores the provincial government’s commitment to innovation, accessibility, and integrity in modernising mobility services.
The new CLLT system replaces the traditional paper-based tests with a fully digital, real-time platform, offering improved accuracy and fairness. Importantly, it includes built-in accessibility features that enable Deaf and hearing-impaired applicants to take the test independently, without requiring an interpreter — promoting dignity and equality in the process.
Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku said the project represented more than just technological progress.
“Today’s demonstration is about equality. By embracing technology that enhances fairness and transparency, we are restoring dignity to every applicant while eliminating fraud and corruption from the testing process. True mobility means giving everyone — regardless of ability — the chance to move forward safely and confidently,” he said.
Breede Valley Deputy Mayor, Councillor Von Willingh, praised the collaboration, saying the digital system not only improved efficiency but also reinforced accountability in road safety.
“This sends a strong message that integrity must be at the heart of road safety — from the very first step of the licensing process,” he noted.
Lynnette Victor, Chief Sign Language Centre Officer at the NID, commended the initiative for advancing Deaf inclusion.
“Through Deaf sensitisation and advocacy, we’re bridging divides and promoting genuine collaboration,” she said.
Mr. Jabaar Mohammed, Deaf Provincial Director of DeafSA Western Cape, highlighted how the system could open new opportunities for the Deaf community.
“Deaf people have long faced barriers at service centres. Many lost job opportunities because they couldn’t obtain a driver’s licence. This partnership is a vital step towards equality,” he said.
As rollout continues across the province, the CLLT system is expected to strengthen the Western Cape’s vision of safe, fair, and accessible mobility for all, ensuring that every citizen — regardless of ability — can participate in the road network with confidence and dignity.
The initiative, part of Mobility Month, underscores the provincial government’s commitment to innovation, accessibility, and integrity in modernising mobility services.
The new CLLT system replaces the traditional paper-based tests with a fully digital, real-time platform, offering improved accuracy and fairness. Importantly, it includes built-in accessibility features that enable Deaf and hearing-impaired applicants to take the test independently, without requiring an interpreter — promoting dignity and equality in the process.
Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku said the project represented more than just technological progress.
“Today’s demonstration is about equality. By embracing technology that enhances fairness and transparency, we are restoring dignity to every applicant while eliminating fraud and corruption from the testing process. True mobility means giving everyone — regardless of ability — the chance to move forward safely and confidently,” he said.
Breede Valley Deputy Mayor, Councillor Von Willingh, praised the collaboration, saying the digital system not only improved efficiency but also reinforced accountability in road safety.
“This sends a strong message that integrity must be at the heart of road safety — from the very first step of the licensing process,” he noted.
Lynnette Victor, Chief Sign Language Centre Officer at the NID, commended the initiative for advancing Deaf inclusion.
“Through Deaf sensitisation and advocacy, we’re bridging divides and promoting genuine collaboration,” she said.
Mr. Jabaar Mohammed, Deaf Provincial Director of DeafSA Western Cape, highlighted how the system could open new opportunities for the Deaf community.
“Deaf people have long faced barriers at service centres. Many lost job opportunities because they couldn’t obtain a driver’s licence. This partnership is a vital step towards equality,” he said.
As rollout continues across the province, the CLLT system is expected to strengthen the Western Cape’s vision of safe, fair, and accessible mobility for all, ensuring that every citizen — regardless of ability — can participate in the road network with confidence and dignity.
