Police together with the Gauteng traffic wardens and traffic police arrested almost 80 people for crimes including possession of drugs, public drinking, assault and reckless and negligent driving.
The arrests came about as a result of a high-density crime-fighting operation over the weekend.
Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TKC) Domestic Interprovincial Joint Law Enforcement Operation
The operation is part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with law enforcement along the Trans-Kalahari Corridor, a trade and transport route linking South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.… pic.twitter.com/niSlxPAkSs
— GP Department of Community Safety (@GP_CommSafety) February 28, 2025
Law enforcement officers conducted compliance inspections, vehicle roadworthiness checks, and enforced transport regulations. The operation also focused on detecting and addressing offenses such as overloading, unroadworthy vehicles, unlicensed drivers, and the transportation of… pic.twitter.com/M2BJjWGtXd
— GP Department of Community Safety (@GP_CommSafety) February 28, 2025
The operation was led by the Gauteng traffic police together with traffic wardens and the SAPS. It was part of the provincial government’s Integrated Crime Prevention Plan, aimed at dismantling criminal networks and reclaiming communities from lawlessness.
According to the Gauteng Traffic police spokesperson Sello Maremane, the law enforcement agencies tackled crime head-on, ensuring that offenders were brought to book.
“These arrests come after the operations which took place across the five regions of Gauteng.”
Maremane said 79 people were arrested in Tshwane for crimes ranging from undocumented persons and public drinking, dealing with dagga, assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm, selling liquor without a licence, possession of drugs and reckless and negligent driving.
“We will not tolerate any lawlessness, hence these operations will continue throughout the province,” said Maremane.
The Gauteng Traffic Police conducted a public transport impoundment operation in the Hammanskraal/Temba area this morning.
The operations are aimed at enhancing road safety by ensuring that all public transport vehicles comply with the necessary road traffic regulations.… pic.twitter.com/DY4k45rmiz
— GP Department of Community Safety (@GP_CommSafety) March 4, 2025
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