Crackdown in Lenasia: Over sixty scholar transport vehicles impounded
TWO ARRESTED FOR OVERLOADING
Over 60 scholar transport vehicles were impounded in Lenasia, Johannesburg, on 22 January 2026.
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Over 60 scholar transport vehicles were impounded in Lenasia, Johannesburg, on 22 January 2026.
Image: GCIS
Over 60 scholar transport vehicles were impounded in Lenasia, Johannesburg, on 22 January 2026.
Image: GCIS
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy was joined by Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, and the National Traffic Police on the ground to address parents and drivers regarding safety standards.
Image: GCIS
More than 60 scholar transport vehicles have been impounded during an operation led by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg.
Image: GCIS
Over 60 scholar transport vehicles were impounded in Lenasia, Johannesburg, on 22 January 2026.
Image: GCIS
More than 60 scholar transport vehicles have been impounded during an operation led by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg.
Two drivers were arrested for overloading during the exercise.
In response to the crackdown, scholar transport drivers are calling on the government to fast-track the process for obtaining specialised permits.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, joined Minister Creecy and the National Traffic Police on the ground to address parents and drivers regarding safety standards.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport shared the following update via their X account:
"We value the lives of our children. This morning, we inspected scholar transport vehicles for compliance with regulations, including verification of registration, assessment of overloading, enforcement of traffic rules, and evaluation of vehicle roadworthiness.
''Unroadworthy vehicles were impounded immediately, and unregistered drivers were arrested. We urge parents and community members to report unsafe scholar transport."
The Star Reporter