By Akani Nkuna
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport said it recorded major law-enforcement outcomes from intensified operations across the province from December 22 to 28.
The operations included inspections by the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI), it said.
GTI maintained an intensified law-enforcement presence across Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni to enforce compliance, inspect vehicle roadworthiness and test for drunk driving.
The department said in a statement on Tuesday that it issued hundreds of infringement notices, discontinued unsafe vehicles, made arrests for serious offences and impounded vehicles operating unlawfully. The measures were aimed at enforcing safety requirements and preventing road accidents, it said.
“A total of 45 vehicles were discontinued, 30 vehicles impounded, and 27 arrests were effected, mainly for drunk driving and bribery. Enforcement also targeted public transport compliance, resulting in 187 minibuses found without licence discs, 193 drivers operating without valid driving licences, and 65 minibuses discontinued,” said the department.
Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said the results showed the effectiveness of the measures deployed to tackle lawlessness on the roads, adding that the operation was critical to save lives and ensure safe public transport.
“Reckless driving, drunk driving and corruption will not be tolerated on our roads. Our inspectors remain visible and decisive in protecting road users during this high-risk festive period,” said Diale-Tlabela.
Festive-season law-enforcement operations will continue across Gauteng into early 2026, when most people are expected to be travelling back from holidays or returning to work.
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