GAUTENG ROADS AND TRANSPORT HANDS OVER OPERATING LICENSES AHEAD OF DEADLINE
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
GAUTENG ROADS AND TRANSPORT HANDS OVER OPERATING LICENSES AHEAD OF DEADLINE
JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has handed over 211 valid operating licenses to compliant public transport operators ahead of its strict collection deadline. The distribution took place during a series of Special Operating Licence Handover ceremonies held between Wednesday, 12 August, and Friday, 14 August 2026.
The ceremonies covered key regions across the province, including the Cities of Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane, and the Sedibeng District. The initiative aimed to streamline access for compliant minibus taxi and scholar transport operators, allowing them to collect approved documentation and operate legally on South African roads.
Cancellation Warning for Uncollected Licenses The Department confirmed that 108 operating licenses remained uncollected past the deadline. In accordance with the relevant legislative framework, these uncollected documents will now be subjected to formal administrative processes for potential cancellation.
To avoid this, the GDRT had rolled out several proactive campaigns prior to the cutoff date, including direct SMS notifications to applicants, as well as targeted regional awareness and outreach programs in collaboration with the taxi and scholar transport sectors.
Since November 2025, the Department has handed over more than 3,000 valid operating licenses to compliant operators across Gauteng.
Regulatory Compliance and Economic Participation By law under Sections 54 and 62 of the National Land Transport Act 5 of 2009, public transport operators are required to hold a valid operating license to transport passengers for a fee.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, praised compliant operators for their patience and highlighted the economic significance of the program.
"These ceremonies were more than just formalities but served as testament to our commitment to rebuilding a licensing system that is efficient, transparent, and fair," said MEC Diale-Tlabela. "The possession of a valid operating license also serves as a tool of economic participation and emancipation."
Collection Points for Applicants Operators who were unable to attend the special ceremonies are urged to visit their nearest Transport Operating Licence Administrative Body (TOLAB) office to check their application status. Applicants must present proof of application (receipt) or a copy of their South African ID.
Johannesburg/Sedibeng Region: Life Centre Building, 45 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg
Tshwane Region: 230 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Ekurhuleni Region: 01 Hardach Street, Germiston
West Rand Region: Corner Kagiso Drive and Moses Street, Kagiso
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