GAUTENG GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY

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GAUTENG GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY

Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Infrastructure Development Jacob Mamabolo has lauded Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and municipalities for their collaborative efforts in accelerating service delivery initiatives and enforcing the law across all five regions in Gauteng. MEC Mamabolo, who chairs the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Forum on Law Enforcement, received comprehensive progress reports from all municipalities on their ongoing crime-fighting initiatives. 

The forum, established by Premier Panyaza Lesufi, coordinates integrated interventions to tackle crime, one of the 13 key challenges confronting the province. The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) conducted various operations including crime prevention operations, roadblocks, bylaw enforcement and high visibility patrols to address priority crimes in the city. 

Officials arrested 107 suspects for charges which include driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless and negligent driving, contravention of the immigration act, public drinking and 40 pedestrians for being a source of danger on the roads. 

To this end, 8984 Aarto notices were issued, 5440 vehicles and 3221 people were searched, 9852 vehicles inspected, 878 law fines were issued, and 338 vehicles were impounded across Tshwane. 

The TMPD Overload Control Units at the Akasia and Centurion weighbridges weighed 94 vehicles where 50 Aarto fines and 15 warnings were issued. Five vehicles were discontinued at the Akasia weighbridges, while the TMPD Public Transport Unit impounded 40 vehicles and issued Section 56 and Aarto fines. Officials conducted bylaw operations which resulted in the arrest of suspects for contravention of the immigration act, Aarto fines issued, Section 56 and Section 341 fines issued, two shops were closed as a result for noncompliance. 

The TMPD also conducted clean-up operations removing illegal structures along Solomon Mahlangu Road between Pretoria Road and Hartley Road, Nellmapius as well as illegal immigrants. 

The City of Johannesburg conducted various operations including traffic management, crime prevention, by law enforcement. 5873 people and 9051 vehicles were searched in the city, while 7401 Aarto fines were issued in the city. 135 vehicles were impounded for illegal parking, being unroadworthy and for number plate investigation. Some 32 Vehicles were discontinued, and 234 arrests were made for driving under the influence of alcohol. “We appreciate the increased effort by our municipalities to fight the scourge of crime which threatens the stability of our province. 

We have seen much more improved impact of the law enforcement operations as we work as one integrated Gauteng in fighting crime,” said Mamabolo. The JMPD officials recorded speeding incidents within the Sandton, Johannesburg and Roodepoort. Speed chases resulted in 77 arrests and bylaw enforcement operations resulted in 937 perishable and nonperishable goods. Moreover, 74 illegal structures were demolished while illegal dumping trucks and trailers were impounded, 86 illegal water connection meters were removed and 485 advertising boards, flags and banners were removed. In the Sedibeng District Municipality, an Integrated Crime Safety and Service Delivery operation took place in the Lesedi Local Municipality, whereby roadblocks, bylaw enforcement operations and public transport operations were conducted. 43 Suspects were arrested, others for contravention of parole and 43 notices were issued, while nine shops were visited and 05 were found to be non-compliant. 

In the Midvaal Local Municipality, traffic management operations were conducted to check for speeding, overloading and bylaw enforcement. 726 notices were issued for Section 56 and Section 341. Six vehicles were impounded, and 85 warrants were executed. The officials conducted Community based Crime Prevention programmes, Schools Safety Visits and Talks, Scholar Patrol Training, School Searches and Seizure Operations, GBVF and Crime Prevention Programs, Road Safety Public Education and Awareness among others. 

In the Emfuleni Local Municipality, 21152 speed measures were conducted, 708 trucks were stopped and checked for overloading and 2317 notices were issued for Section 56, valued at R1 024 700, while 981 Section 341 notices were issued. Law enforcement officials conducted roadblocks, targeted drunk diving conducted by-law enforcement operations. 

Overall, 1059 warrants valued at R331 190 were executed and six businesses were found to be clean and operating fairly in the industrial park area in Sebokeng, Zone 10. Other activities included schools safety visits and talks, scholar patrol training and community-based crime prevention programme s among others. In the Westrand District Municipality, between 24 October 2025 and 06 November 2025, joint bylaw enforcement operations and traffic management operations were conducted in Mogale City Municipality together with the South African Police Services (SAPS), 

Home Affairs, Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), West Rand District and internal departments, focusing on enhancing a multi-disciplinary approach and crime prevention. Notably, cases were recorded to the value of more than R4 million rand and warrants issued valued at more than R120 000. In the Rand West Local Municipality, K78 roadblocks were conducted together with SAPS, Home Affairs, Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP)the where 221 cases were recorded valued at R221400 while 382 warrants were recorded to the value of R272 100. As part of enforcing bylaws, goods were confiscated and two shops closed in Randfontein while illegal street traders and mechanics were removed along Hillshaven and four traders were charged R2000. 

On 01 October 2025, officers responded to the Zenzele Cemetery to investigate criminal activities that had occurred involving vandalism and theft of tombstones. Law enforcement agencies in Merafong responded to cable theft graveyard vandalism and a housebreaking case where they enhanced police visibility through patrols. 

Joint bylaw operations were conducted, operations targeting illegal trading and illegal dumping where 10 fines were issues related to these cases. These concerted efforts reaffirm the Gauteng Provincial Government’s commitment to building a safer province for economic growth and job creation. Working as one cohesive province, together with all 11 municipalities, the GPG will continue to coordinate efforts and combine resources to ensure safer communities. 

Members of the public are encouraged to continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies by reporting criminal activities and supporting initiatives that make Gauteng a safer and more economically vibrant province for all. 

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