Protection Services
The focus of Protection Services is to create and promote a safe and secure environment for the Greater Cape Agulhas area by means of enforcing Municipal Bylaws, crime prevention, VIP protection. To safeguard Municipal Property by means of investigations and safety and security functions. To promote responsible road usage by means of Traffic Enforcement. Promote peace and stainability in Cape Agulhas areas. Issue fines to offenders. Secure Municipal property and assets. Investigate theft, accidents, and damage to Municipal property.  The Department is responsible for: Traffic Services, Law Enforcement, Driving License Testing Centre, Vehicle Testing Centre, Motor Registration, Fines Administration and Disaster Management.

Traffic Services
The Traffic function is responsible for Traffic Law Enforcement and Administration thereof:

• To reduce accidents, fatalities, and injuries
• To maximise communication and publicity exposure on enforcement issues.
• To create a heightened awareness of road traffic safety issues.
• To inculcate good road user behaviour
• To contribute towards the reduction of crime and offenses in general.

Our task as Traffic Officers is:

• To conduct high visibility patrols.
• To provide an efficient emergency respond service.
• To ensure a sustainable and successful maintenance strategy of road signs and markings.
• To enforce traffic law, public traffic control and Municipal bylaws throughout the Municipal area.
• To conduct public information and awareness programs.

Law Enforcement

The Law enforcement section is responsible for Law Enforcement, VIP Protection and Security Services.

• To promote a safe environment in the greater Cape Agulhas area by means of enforcing the Municipal bylaws.
• To safeguard Municipal property by means of investigation and security function.
• To promote responsible road usage by means of traffic enforcement.

Our task as Law Enforcement is:

• To promote peace and stability in Cape Agulhas area.
• To issue fines for offenders.
• To enforce Municipal bylaws.
• To secure Municipal property and assets.
• Investigate, theft, accident, and damages to municipal property.

Driver’s License Testing Centre, Motor Registration and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS)

The Protection Services Department has reached yet another milestone by improving their reception and waiting area for the Administration Function.  The eye testing function is moved from the middle of the building to the front of the building as part of the reception area and cashier’s service. This makes service delivery in the Licensing function easier and quicker.

Disaster Management

It is our aim at the Disaster Management to identify, prevent or reduce the occurrence of disasters, and to soften the impact of those hazards that cannot be prevented.

• To save life, property, and the environment.
• To implement risk reduction strategies on identified risk and plan accordingly.
• To expand knowledge about the disaster risk and hazards to the community.
• To respond to hazardous incidents.
• Miscellaneous assistance to people.
• To promote public safety.

Cape Agulhas Municipality is in a shared service agreement with the Overberg District Fire Services and Operational Call Centre function.

In the case of an emergency or any problem with municipal services the following numbers can be call 24/7.

028 425 5500 or 028 425 1690

Traffic Services

Operating hours is from 08:00am until 17:00pm. After hours Standby function.

Law Enforcement

Operating hours is from 08:00am until 17:00pm. After hours Standby function.

Driver’s License Testing Centre

Monday to Thursday
Starting time 08:00am until 13:00pm

Lunch Time 13:00pm until 13:30pm

Afternoon 13:30pm until 15:00pm (transactions)

Enquiries until 16:30 pm

Friday’s

Starting time 08:00am until 13:00pm

Lunch time 13:00pm until 13:30pm

Afternoon 13:30pm until 14:00pm (transactions)

Enquiries until 16:00pm
Disaster Management

24/7 available (on standby function)

Traffic Services

• Questions about transactions
• What type of Transactions?
• What type of forms they need?
• What is the fees payable for the different transactions

Driving License Testing Centre

Fees for different functions and required documentation:

• Learners License

Appointment R68.00 + 2 ID photos + acceptable identification.

(Acceptable identification: RSA ID/ Traffic Register Number Certificate/ Valid Temporary ID/ Valid South African Passport.)

Should you pass the learners on the day of appointment R33.00 is payable.

• Renewal driver’s license card/ Duplicate of Driver’s License cards R140.00.
• Temporary Driver’s License R45.00.
• Application for Professional Driver’s Permit (PRDP) R80.00 + 2 ID photos + acceptable identification + Valid Medical Certificate (valid for 2 months) + Fingerprint Police Clearance (R110.00).
• Application for Driver’s License Test for the following License Codes:

A1/ A/ B/ EB = R135.00

C1/ C/ EC1/ EC = R200.00

Should you pass your driver’s test on the day of test R140.00 is payable. (Excluding PDP R80.00.)

Motor Registration

Registration of a motor vehicle is between R240.00 – R480.00.

Licensing calculated by Natis.

Duplicate Registration Certificate: R165.00

Temporary Permit (21 days): R66.00 + Valid Roadworthy Certification

Special Permit (3 days): R48.00

Change of Address (FICA):

Individual: Acceptable identification, Proof of Address and Notice of Change of Particulars (NCP) Form.

Businesses/ Trusts/ Partnerships/ Farms: Acceptable identification, or BRNC/ TRNC (whichever applicable.)

Business Registration Certificate (Cipro docs)/ Authorisation letter from the Master of Courts.

Proxy/ Representative ID

Valid Proof of Address in Business Name.

Letter on Letterhead of Business (details of business, proxy and representative details, date, relevant signatures.)

Estate registration

1. Original Registration Certificate where Titleholder and Owner are the same.

(IF NOT) Executor must apply for duplicate in person where deceased use to live.

(OR) Otherwise Authorisation Letter from PGWC must accompany application if executor is authorising someone else to apply on his/her behalf.

DRC Form must be completed.

2. Appointment letter of Executorship (From Master of the Court
3. Clear id COPY OF EXECUTOR.
4. Letter from executor (confirming in whose name the vehicle may be registered.)
5. Death certificate of deceased.
6. Marriage certificate when vehicle must be registered into spouse’s name

(IF NOT) a valid Roadworthy is required. (Valid for 60 days)

7. Clear ID copy of new owner
8. Clear ID copy of deceased.

APPLICATION FORM FOR REGISTRATION – RLV FORM

• If new titleholder/owner cannot do registration and/or licensing him/herself, an authorisation letter must be accompanied application with a clear copy of authorized person’s ID
• If Duplicate Registration Certificate is required and Titleholder and Owner is different, only the titleholder (most Bank or Financial Institution) can apply for duplicate or Authorised letter from PGWC must accompany application if Titleholder is authorising someone else on his/her behalf.
• Duplicate can only be obtained where the Titleholder’s Physical address is.

HOMEBUILT – OR ARCHIVED VEHICLE

Form RLV for Registration – Completed by owner

RPI – Completed by SAPS

SOA – Affidavit IRO built up motor vehicle.

GVM – Confirmation of motor vehicle information by Examiner.

IF GVM is more than 750kg LO (SABS) is required.

MMC – Mass measuring certificate/weighbridge certificate ID copy of owner OR

Business Registration Cert. copy (with copy of Proxy and Representative ID’S) OR Traffic Registration Cert. Copy (with copy of Proxy and Representative ID’s)

Proof of purchase of vehicle (when purchased as a complete vehicle from BUILDER/MANUFACTURER)

All Receipts/ Invoices of parts used to rebuild/build vehicle:

Must include Steel – & Axles purchases.

Proof of address (owner) – see FICA list.

After vehicle has been introduced on E-Natis:

RPC – SAPS

Roadworthy Certificate – Examiner of vehicles: Complete ACR application form.

HOMEBUILT & ON ENATIS

• Form RLV for registration – complete by owner
• Form APC for Form RPC – completed by SAPS
• Original De-Registration Certificate
• Form SOA – Affidavit IRO built up motor vehicle
• Form GVM – confirmation of vehicle information by Examiner of motor vehicles.
• IF GVM is more than 750kg LOA (SABS) is required.
• Form MMC – Mass measuring certificate/ weighbridge certificate.
• ID Copy of Owner OR Business Registration Certificate OR Traffic Registration Certificate (with copy of proxy/representatives ID’S).
• Proof of purchase of vehicle (when purchased as a complete vehicle from builder/manufacturer)
• All receipts/invoices of parts used to rebuild/build vehicle must include Steel and Axles purchases
• Roadworthy Certificate – examiner of vehicle – complete
• Form ACR application.

INTRODUCTION/MOVE/CHANGE OF BUSINESS PARTICULAR ON NATIS

• Form ABR (for registration of CC or PTY LTD. (completed by Proxy or Representative).
• Form ANR (for registration of Trust/farming (completed by Proxy or representative) / Foreigner)
• Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or a Close Corporation or a Founding Statement or a Certificate of Name Change issued by CIPRO or CIPC (whichever on is applicable)
• On Letterhead: Business name, Business Registration nr, contact tel. nr, Postal address, Physical Address, Email Address (if any), the details of the Proxy and the Representative: Who is the proxy of Business and Who is the representative (These 2 people need to sign on this letter)
• Acceptable Identification of Both the natural Persons nominated as the Proxy and Representative
• Proof of Residential Address of Business (e.g. Utility Bill OR Lease Agreement OR Proof of purchase of property or title deed: If water and electricity bill is registered in proxy or representatives name (and not in business name) then a Separate Letter must accompany application, confirming that the Business is run from proxy/representatives home address OR confirmation of residential address on Bank Letterhead signed and stamped by Bank official OR Telkom landline statement OR one of the options on FICA LIST.

Vehicle Testing Centre (VTS)

Costing of Roadworthy Tests:

Application for Motorcycle R55.00

Application for Goods Motor Vehicles R165.00

Other R135.00

Road Worthy Certification R33.00

Traffic Fines

All fines issued within CAM area is payable at the Traffic Department or at ABSA Bank. People is also advised to do payment via EFT and send proof of payment and fine or Correct Fine Number as reference number which must be the same as the reference on Bank or EFT payment to: monicm@capeagulhas.gov.za or tanswills@capeagulhas.gov.za

Banking Details

ABSA Bank

Account Name: Cape Agulhas Traffic Fines

Account Number: 4064121626

Branch Code: 632005

Reference Number: Traffic Fine number

All enquiries regarding traffic fines can also be email to the abovementioned email addresses.

List the legislation, by-laws, policies, plans and strategies with approval dates that regulate your department.

Legislation

• The Constitution of South Africa, 1993(Act 103 of 1993
• Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977)
• Fire Brigade Services Act, 1987 (Act 99 of 1987)
• National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
• Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act 57 of 2002)
• Control of Public Premises and Vehicles Act, 1985 (Act 53 of 1985)
• Western Cape Noise Regulations PN 200/ 2013
• Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000)
• Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (Act 117 of 1998)

By-Law

• Cape Agulhas Municipality By-laws, Government Gazette 63003, 03 October 2005

Plans

• Cape Agulhas Municipal Disaster Management Plan, reviewed March 2022
• Cape Agulhas Community Safety Plan, Approved March 2022
• Cape Agulhas Municipal Winter Season Readiness Plan, Approved June 2022