By Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has commended the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) following an intensive, high-impact traffic enforcement operation across the province’s major metropolitan corridors.
The operations, conducted between 17 and 23 August 2026 in partnership with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), form part of the provincial department’s ongoing #RemoveSkorokoro campaign—an initiative aimed at clearing unroadworthy public transport vehicles and non-compliant drivers from Gauteng roads.
Key Enforcement Outcomes (17–23 August 2026)
During the week-long blitz, GTI officers targeted major public transport routes to assess vehicle roadworthiness, document validity, and general driver compliance.
- Vehicle Discontinuations: A total of 25 minibus taxis were officially taken off the road after being deemed dangerous to commuters and surrounding traffic. Safety defects included compromised braking systems, severely worn tyres, failed headlights and brake lights, broken indicators, cracked windscreens, damaged seating, and severe engine faults.
- Discontinuation Notices: Authorities issued 24 discontinuation notices across the province—23 in Johannesburg and 1 in Tshwane.
- Licensing & Documentation Deficits: Inspections revealed 36 minibuses operating without valid licence discs, while 25 drivers were caught operating without valid driving licences.
- Criminal Conduct & Arrests: Six drivers were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).
Breakdowns of Traffic Infringement Notices Issued
Law enforcement deployed both traditional paper-based citations and digital devices to log driver violations across three key regions.
| Region | Handwritten AARTO Notices | Electronic e-Force Notices | Total Notices per Region |
| Johannesburg | 439 | 726 | 1,165 |
| Tshwane | 110 | 152 | 262 |
| Sedibeng District | 28 | 70 | 98 |
| Total | 577 | 948 | 1,525 |
Government Response & Industry Accountability
Addressing the findings, MEC Diale-Tlabela stressed that severe non-compliance in the public transport sector cannot be tolerated.
“The continued discovery of drivers operating without valid driving licences is deeply concerning,” stated Diale-Tlabela. “Driving without a valid licence, operating a vehicle under the influence (DUI), and putting unroadworthy vehicles on our roads cannot be treated as minor transgressions. The fines, notices, and discontinuation of unsafe vehicles are necessary interventions to protect commuters and all road users.”
The MEC noted that the department is actively engaging taxi associations to curb unlicensed driving and improve operator oversight. The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport reaffirmed that joint enforcement operations with the RTMC and local law enforcement will continue indefinitely across major provincial corridors.
