Why is the Akasia licensing centre closed?
The Station Square Licensing Centre closed on October 26, 2026, because of ongoing litigation involving the premises [1]. Residents must now use other operational City of Tshwane centres for their licensing needs [2].
What happened
- 24 Oct, 2026
Tlangi Mogale announces the decision to close the centre [2].
- 26 Oct, 2026
The Station Square Licensing Centre officially shuts down [1], [2].
- Late Nov, 2026
Renovations at the Tshiamo Centre are expected to finish [1], [2].
What you need to know
Services affected include vehicle registration, licensing renewals, and learner's tests [1].
The city plans to move these services permanently to the Tshiamo Centre in Pretoria North [2].
Users are advised to visit other active City of Tshwane licensing centres in the meantime [1].
The city has not shared specific details about the legal dispute or the court developments that caused the closure [2].
Background
The closure primarily impacts people living in Akasia, Pretoria North, and nearby areas who rely on the Station Square facility [2].
While renovations at the replacement site should end in November, the facility cannot open until regulatory and operational requirements are met [1].
Questions people ask
Which services are unavailable at the Akasia centre?
Motor vehicle registration, licensing, driving licence card renewals, and learner's licence testing are all stopped [1].
Where should motorists go now?
They are advised to use other operational City of Tshwane licensing centres [1].
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