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Kimberley Traffic Department Contact Details
The Kimberley traffic department’s Traffic Services line is 053 830 6373, and Motor Licensing and Registration is on 053 830 6053. Both units are run by Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, under its Community and Social Development Services directorate.
This is the municipal traffic department for Kimberley, not the provincial Northern Cape Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison. For traffic departments in other towns, see the main traffic department contact details page.
Kimberley traffic department contact details at a glance
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Traffic Services (manager’s office line) | 053 830 6373 |
| Motor Licensing and Registration (manager’s office line) | 053 830 6053 |
| Sol Plaatje Municipality switchboard | 053 830 6911 / 053 830 6100 |
| Municipal call centre | 053 830 6111 |
| Sol Plaatje Municipality WhatsApp Channel (one-way alerts, incl. traffic alerts and road closures) | whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbC3K2MI1rcZrQLUhr3S |
| Municipal postal address | Private Bag X5030, Kimberley, 8300 |
| Municipal business hours | Monday to Friday 07:45 to 16:30; Saturday 08:00 to 12:00; lunch 12:45 to 13:30 |
Official Kimberley traffic department contact route
Sol Plaatje Municipality publishes two desk lines for its traffic units:
- Traffic Services: 053 830 6373, for traffic law enforcement matters.
- Motor Licensing and Registration: 053 830 6053, for vehicle licensing and registration.
If you cannot get through on these lines, call the municipal switchboard on 053 830 6911 or 053 830 6100, or the municipal call centre on 053 830 6111, and ask to be put through to the traffic or licensing section.
Location and operating information
The municipality does not publish a separate street address or hours for its traffic and licensing office. Its general business hours are Monday to Friday from 07:45 to 16:30 and Saturday from 08:00 to 12:00, with lunch from 12:45 to 13:30, but these are not stated specifically for traffic and licensing, so phone ahead before you visit.
Post for the municipality goes to Private Bag X5030, Kimberley, 8300.
Services at this location
Sol Plaatje Municipality lists two traffic-related functions under its Community and Social Development Services directorate: Traffic Services, and Motor Licensing and Registration Services. The municipality does not publish a detailed service list for either unit, so confirm what you need by phone before you go in.
For traffic alerts and road closures, follow the Sol Plaatje Municipality WhatsApp Channel, launched in January 2026. It is a one-way alert channel, so you cannot send queries through it.
Parent organisation and escalation
The traffic department is part of Sol Plaatje Local Municipality. The municipality does not publish a separate escalation line for traffic matters. If the desk lines do not resolve your query, log it through the municipal call centre on 053 830 6111 and keep the reference number.
For other government offices, browse the government hub or the government directory H to K listings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kimberley traffic department contact number?
Traffic Services is on 053 830 6373. Motor Licensing and Registration is on 053 830 6053.
Who runs the traffic department in Kimberley?
Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, through its Community and Social Development Services directorate.
What are the Kimberley traffic department hours?
The municipality only publishes its general hours: Monday to Friday 07:45 to 16:30 and Saturday 08:00 to 12:00. Phone 053 830 6373 or 053 830 6053 to confirm the office’s hours.
How do I get Kimberley traffic alerts?
Follow the Sol Plaatje Municipality WhatsApp Channel, which posts traffic alerts and road closures.
Sources
- Sol Plaatje Municipality, Community and Social Development Services: solplaatje.org.za/wordpress/community-and-social-se/, read 2026-09-26
- Sol Plaatje Municipality, Home page: solplaatje.org.za/wordpress/, read 2026-09-26
- Sol Plaatje Municipality, WhatsApp Channel is active: solplaatje.org.za/wordpress/blog/2026/01/15/sol-plaatje-municipality-whatsapp-channel-is-active/, read 2026-09-26