Gauteng MEC for Roads says repeat driver offenders continue to operate taxis without proper licensing
Officers from the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate found a total of 46 minibus taxi drivers operating without valid driving licenses throughout the province.
Gauteng's Road and Transport Minister, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, expressed serious concern over the discovery of repeat driver offenders operating taxis without proper licenses. The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) found 46 minibus taxi drivers without valid driving licenses across the province. Between 01 and 04 October 2026, officers issued 18 discontinuation notices, with four in Tshwane, 10 in Ekurhuleni and four in Johannesburg.
The MEC emphasized that law enforcement agencies must enforce road traffic laws strictly and without bias. During the operations, 15 minibus taxis were discontinued due to being unroadworthy, posing a risk to passengers and other road users. Additionally, 22 minibus taxis were found operating without valid license discs. GTI officers issued 664 handwritten Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) infringement notices and processed 390 electronic infringement notices.
Six motorists were arrested for driving under the influence. The #RemoveSkorokoro campaign, a joint effort with the Road Traffic Management Corporation and other law-enforcement agencies, aims to enhance road safety and strengthen compliance across the province.
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