The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) warns motorists about a licence renewal scam in which “helpers” offer to assist with renewing licences but then demand payment—reported as R450. The RTMC says these offers are not official and that motorists should not pay for such assistance.
The RTMC urges members of the public to refuse the assistance, use legitimate renewal channels, and report suspected scammers. It advises reporting to the police and to the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit. The warning comes as authorities emphasize the need for vigilance when dealing with intermediaries during licence-related processes.
Outlets reviewing the issue focus on the practical steps motorists should take—rejecting paid help and contacting the appropriate enforcement bodies—while the core message remains consistent: the scam targets drivers seeking to renew licences and involves demanded fees from those offering to “help.”
