Gauteng MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says traffic operations will continue through the festive season after a week-long campaign that logged over 1,500 infringements.
Gauteng inspectors found 105 minibus drivers without valid licences and discontinued 18 minibuses during stop‑and‑searches between 21–27 Sept 2026, MEC says.
The Citizen warns of cloned AARTO payment portals and fake SMS/WhatsApp messages. RTIA and SABRIC are involved; verify fines only at online.aarto.gov.za.
Gauteng inspections from 14–20 Sept found 70 taxis without licence discs, 104 drivers without valid licences; 69 vehicles discontinued and 19 impounded.
Gauteng Transport Inspectorate found 103 drivers without valid licences and 56 minibuses without valid licence discs; 17 minibuses were taken off the road as unroadworthy.
Transport minister Barbara Creecy says over 18,000 people were arrested for drunk driving between March and end of August 2026 as road safety measures are tightened.
According to The South African, Cape Town officers executed 160 traffic warrants at 54 addresses, arrested 16 people and recovered R110,000 in fines.
Employers must ensure fleet roadworthiness and track drivers after Aarto demerit points take effect on 1 September, or face suspended licences and workplace consequences.
RTIA says OUTA withdrew its challenge as Aarto Phase 2, which began on 1 July and now covers 60 municipalities, rolls out to reduce road deaths...
Gauteng traffic operations removed 99 minibus taxis and private vehicles after finding brakes, tyres and lights defects; 36 arrests and hundreds of fines issued.