By Staff Reporter
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has reported robust law-enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during intensified operations conducted between 1 and 31 December 2025.
Working in collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and other law enforcement agencies, GTI officers discontinued 410 vehicles, impounded 110, and made 88 arrests across the province. The operations formed part of a festive season crackdown aimed at curbing lawlessness, removing unsafe vehicles, and protecting commuters.
Johannesburg Leads Enforcement Activity
Johannesburg recorded the highest enforcement activity, with 2,825 e-force infringements, 186 vehicles discontinued, and 39 vehicles impounded.
In Tshwane, officers issued 914 handwritten notices, recorded 1,311 e-force infringements, and discontinued 155 vehicles.
Ekurhuleni saw 35 arrests, 35 impoundments, and 69 vehicles discontinued, while Sedibeng recorded 15 arrests.
Public Transport Crackdown
The festive season blitz revealed serious non-compliance within the public transport sector. Officers found:
- 498 minibuses operating without license discs
- 629 drivers without valid driving licences
- 358 minibuses discontinued for critical defects
MEC Commends Officers, Urges Commuter Vigilance
MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said the results reflect government’s firm stance against unsafe and illegal operations.
“These outcomes demonstrate our zero-tolerance approach to lawlessness on our roads. Operators who endanger commuters through non-compliance will be dealt with decisively,” she said.
The MEC commended GTI officers for their commitment during the festive season and urged commuters to prioritise safety.
“We call on commuters to use licensed and compliant public transport only. Road safety is a shared responsibility. E Thoma Ka Wena! It Starts With You,” she added.