MEC Diale-Tlabela commends GTI operations leading to impoundments, discontinuations
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has commended the work of Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) officers for their visibility, dedication and continued efforts in promoting road safety as part of the province’s commitment to #TacklingG13.
This follows the removal of over hundred and fifty (150) unsafe vehicles from public roads in a single week (06 to 12 April 2026) during high-impact stop-and-search operations carried out across the cities of Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and the Sedibeng District Municipality.
The operations conducted in collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) are mainly targeted at strengthening compliance with road traffic legislation, improving visibility and curbing lawlessness, particularly within the public transport sector.
A total of thirteen (13) vehicles were impounded, while hundred and fifty-six (156) minibus taxis were discontinued due to failure to meet minimum road safety standards. This followed the identification of critical defects, including faulty brakes, worn tyres, broken headlights, defective brake lights or indicators, and cracked windscreens.
In addition, a further two hundred and twelve (212) vehicles were issued with discontinuation notices.
Officers also issued infringement notices to non-compliant public transport operators, including:
More than seven hundred (700) manual infringement notices, and
Seven hundred and ninety-six (796) electronic infringement notices processed using the inspectorate’s e-Force devices.
As a concern to passenger and general road safety, hundred and ninety-three (193) minibus taxi drivers were found to be operating without valid driving licences whilst eighty-five (85) minibus taxis operated without valid license discs.
GTI officers also arrested five (5) motorists for offences including driving under the influence (DUI), interference with law enforcement operations and contravention of the Immigration Act.
"The removal of over 150 unsafe vehicles from our roads in just one week sends a clear and uncompromising message that there is no room for non-compliance when it comes to the safety of our people. The defects identified, ranging from faulty brakes to worn tyres, are not minor oversights, but are life-threatening. Through #TacklingG13, we are intensifying our efforts to ensure that every vehicle on our roads meets the required minimum safety standards and that operators who disregard the law are held to account" MEC Diale-Tlabela reiterated.
Stop-and-search operations form part of the Department’s ongoing road safety campaign aimed at improving compliance, reducing road crashes and fatalities as well as promoting responsible behaviour among all road users.
MEC Diale-Tlabela has repeated her call to all road users – motorists, bikers, cyclists and pedestrians - to always exercise caution, prioritise safety, take responsibility, and comply with all laws.
For more information, contact:
Department’s Head of Communications
Ms Melitah Madiba
Cell: 073 644 9935
MEC’s Spokesperson
Mr Lesiba Mpya
Cell: 078 450 9841
E-mail: pressoffice.gpdrt@gauteng.gov.za
