Johannesburg: The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded robust law-enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during intensified operations conducted between 1 and 31 December 2025.
According to South African Government News Agency, working with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and other law enforcement agencies, officers discontinued 410 vehicles, impounded 110 vehicles, and made 88 arrests across the province as part of efforts to curb lawlessness, remove unsafe vehicles, and protect commuters during the festive season.
Johannesburg recorded the highest enforcement activity, with 2,825 e-force infringements, 186 vehicles discontinued, and 39 vehicles impounded. In Tshwane, officials 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 a further 15 arrests were recorded in Sedibeng.
A crackdown on public transport revealed serious non-compliance. Officers found 498 minibuses operating without licence discs, 629 drivers without valid driving licences, and discontinued 358 minibuses for critical defects. Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela stated that these results reflect a firm stance against unsafe and illegal operations, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach to lawlessness on the roads.
Diale-Tlabela commended GTI officers for their commitment during the festive season and urged commuters to prioritize safety.