Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Bheki Nkosi said on Wednesday officials would introduce the intelligent number plate system by October this year.

It is part of a crime-fighting initiative which government hopes will assist in preventing car cloning and vehicle theft.

The system will include number plates made of aluminium which will have a passive electronic radio frequency identification tag.

Nkosi said the project would come into effect as soon at the necessary legislation was finalised.

“Part of the process of doing this will involve undertaking a role call of all roads in Gauteng to make sure all cars are registered.”

He was one of several MECs outlining their plans for the year at the Gauteng Legislature.

Economic Development MEC Firoz Cachalia said officials devised a strategy to address structural unemployment and the impact of the recession.

“Spending on social and economic infrastructure will remain one of the pillars of the growth strategy for the province post-World Cup.”

Source [Eye Witness News]