GP Department of Community Safety

The campaign marks the start of heightened road safety operations ahead of the busy Easter period, a time associated with increased traffic volumes and a rise in road incidents. Law enforcement authorities have mobilised to intensify visibility, enforce traffic regulations, and promote responsible road user behaviour. #Roadsafety #GrowingASaferGauteng

Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police joined other law enforcement agencies earlier today at the official launch of the 2026 Easter Road Safety Campaign, led by Transport Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa along the N3. #Roadsafety #GrowingASaferGauteng

HOUSE ROBBERY RESPONSE AND SUSPECT ARRESTS IN IVORY PARK AND BENONI Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police, together with the Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (EC) and SAPS Ivory Park, responded to an alert regarding a house robbery in progress in Ivory Park. While approaching the scene, members heard multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, three suspects fled on foot after allegedly robbing the household of cellphones and an undisclosed amount of cash. During a sweep of the premises, members found one armed suspect who had been fatally shot by the homeowner during the incident. A Hyundai i20 was discovered parked outside the house and is believed to have been used by the suspects in the commission of the crime. The vehicle was seized for further investigation. - In a separate operation, while conducting patrols in Benoni and surrounding areas, officers received a tip-off from AAA Security regarding a housebreaking in progress at Third Avenue, Northmead. Members responded and found suspects outside the property with a stolen vehicle and household items loaded inside. Two suspects were arrested at the scene. #GrowingasaferGauteng #bootsontheground

In a joint operation involving the Gauteng Highway Patrol, JMPD TRU, EMPD CLU, Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (EC), Gauteng Traffic Police, and Night Guard Security, law enforcement authorities rescued kidnapped victims and apprehended suspects linked to serious criminal activities. Information was received regarding individuals allegedly impersonating a victim by using her cellphone for “scan to pay” transactions at a home store in Eastgate Mall. The information was immediately shared and coordinated with relevant role players. Upon arrival at Eastgate Mall, members found three suspects already apprehended by Night Guard Security. Further enquiries revealed that the rightful owner of the cellphone had been kidnapped and was being held at a suspected safe house in Katlehong. Operational teams proceeded to the Dikole Section in Katlehong, where a shootout ensued between suspects and law enforcement. One suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was arrested at the scene, while another suspect fled. Inside the premises, two victims (one male and one female) were found and rescued. Members also recovered two unlicensed firearms with live ammunition. Preliminary investigations have linked one of the suspects to a Lenasia South case involving a Facebook Marketplace robbery. #GrowingasaferGauteng #bootsontheground

Stolen and hijacked Vehicle recoveries by members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (EC) in collaboration with Rentrack AND SAPS during operations across Ekurhuleni • A Ford Raptor hijacked in Brakpan, recovered in Buhle Park Phase 4B • A Hyundai Grand i10 hijacked in Esselen Park. The driver had been taken hostage, and suspects demanded ransom from his family using one of his cellphones. While confined in the boot, the driver managed to share his location using a second cellphone. Members responded and recovered the vehicle in the Ecaleni Section, Tembisa, with the driver found inside the boot • An Isuzu vehicle hijacked along the R550 road, recovered in Vosloorus Extension 28 • A hijacked white Toyota Quantum, positively linked to an Actonville SAPS case, recovered in Benoni (Lakeside Mall parking area) • A Toyota Etios hijacked in Springs, recovered in Eden Park Extension 3 • A Polo TSI hijacked in Devon, recovered in Vosloorus (Lesedi Taxi Rank) • A hijacked Toyota Vitz, positively linked to an Etwatwa SAPS case, recovered in Crystal Park • A hijacked Toyota Fortuner taken in Norkem Park, recovered at a guesthouse in Villa Lisa #GrowingasaferGauteng #bootsontheground

Vehicle recoveries by members of the Gauteng Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic Wardens Essential Infrastructure Task Team (CC) in collaboration with Tracker SA and Soweto LCRC - A hijacked Isuzu bakkie was recovered following information that its parts were being advertised on Facebook Marketplace. The victim positively identified the parts as belonging to his vehicle. Acting on this information, an informant arranged a meeting with the seller, who confirmed he was based at Midway Farms. A coordinated operation was executed, leading to the recovery of the vehicle. The parts were confiscated and returned to the rightful owner. - A stolen VW Polo Vivo was recovered in the Lenasia area - A stolen Volkswagen vehicle was recovered in the Klerkspruit area In a separate operation, members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and the Gauteng Traffic Wardens Essential Infrastructure Task Team (CC), working together with Bidvest Protea Coin, the Vodacom Investigating Team, and Guerilla Tactical Services, successfully apprehended a suspect who had been wanted since 2024 for theft of battery towers and tampering with essential infrastructure. The suspect was arrested during an operation conducted in Berea and charged with tampering with essential infrastructure. #GrowingasaferGauteng #bootsontheground

Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic Wardens Essential Infrastructure Task Team (SC), in collaboration with Tracker, RenTrack, Cartrack, JMPD, and various private security companies, recovered several hijacked and stolen vehicles during a series of operations • A hijacked Nissan 1400 recovered in Eldorado Park • A hijacked Toyota Coaster recovered at Palm Springs Mall • A Hino truck hijacked in Eldorado Park and recovered in Phiri, Soweto • A VW Polo stolen in Dawn Park and recovered in Protea South, Soweto • A Hyundai i20 stolen in Lenasia South and recovered in Ennerdale • A Honda vehicle hijacked along the Golden Highway (R553) and recovered in Boitumelo, Sebokeng • A Ford Figo used in the commission of a crime recovered in Edenvale • A BMW X3 hijacked in Katlehong and recovered in a stripped (shell) condition in Phumlamqashi • A Mazda CX-3 vehicle shell discovered in bushes following the provision of intelligence-led location information • A sought-after Mazda vehicle also recovered in a stripped (shell) condition at Majazani bushes #GrowingasaferGauteng #bootsontheground

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🚨 Beware of Fake Job Adverts on the Gauteng Traffic Wardens Programme! 🚨 The Gauteng Department of Community Safety urges the public to be vigilant against fraudulent job advertisements related to the Gauteng Traffic Wardens programme. Important Reminders: *Always use official provincial government platforms to apply for vacancies. *The Department does NOT request upfront fees for job placements *If in doubt, verify job listings directly with the Department.

In a joint operation involving members of Soshanguve SAPS VISPOL, Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (NC), Tshenolo P.I and Zondi Crime Busters, officers received information regarding an armed robbery and car hijacking that occurred within the Soshanguve policing precinct at Block L. Members followed up on the information and conducted a search for the vehicle. The hijacked vehicle was later spotted and recovered in Soshanguve Block M. In a separate operation, members received information about a Toyota Rumion that had been hijacked within the Ga-Rankuwa policing precinct. Officers acted on the intelligence and recovered the vehicle in Soshanguve, Merry Me. #GrowingASaferGauteng #bootsontheground

Operations in Eldorado Park lead to drug arrests, firearm seizure and recovery of stolen motorbike Members of SAPS together with the Eldorado Park Gauteng Traffic Wardens arrested a 35 year-old male following a tip-off from a member of the community alleging that the suspect was selling drugs from his residence. Officers proceeded to the identified address where they conducted a search of the premises and discovered a bag containing various types of drugs. The suspect was immediately placed under arrest. - In another operation, officers spotted a suspect who fled upon noticing the presence of law enforcement. The suspect ran into a house and locked the door. After some time, he opened the back door and attempted to escape by jumping over the wall but was apprehended by officers. Upon searching the suspect, officers discovered a 9mm pistol with 11 rounds of ammunition. The suspect failed to produce a valid firearm licence and was placed under arrest. A further search of the house led to the discovery of plastic packets containing drugs as well as cough syrup suspected to be used for illegal purposes. The suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as well as possession of drugs. - In a separate incident, officers received information about a stolen motorbike allegedly hidden in a room at Mfolo Industrial area. Members responded to the information and proceeded to the address where the stolen motorbike was recovered. #GrowingASaferGauteng #bootsontheground

Firearms and Ammunition linked to Illegal mining activities recovered in Lawley In a coordinated intelligence-driven operation involving the OCI PHO Tracing Team, OCI PHO Projects, Sedibeng Roving Team, and the Gauteng Traffic Police High Priority Crimes and Internal Affairs Unit, officers acted on intelligence that had been under investigation for the past three weeks regarding suspected illegal mining activities linked to zama-zamas operating in Germiston and Westonaria. The intelligence further indicated that firearms linked to the group were being hidden at a house in the Lawley area. Acting on this information, the team conducted a series of follow-up operations at several addresses in Protea Glen and Lawley. During the operation, the team proceeded to an address in Lawley Extension where a search of the premises was conducted. While searching the house, officers discovered live ammunition of various calibres as well as firearms concealed inside the residence. Three AK-47 rifles were found inside a black bag hidden under a bed, while a pistol and two magazines were discovered between the base and mattress. Officers also recovered four rifle magazines and a large quantity of live ammunition of different calibres. In total, officers confiscated three AK-47 rifles, one pistol and 990 rounds of live ammunition. Additional items recovered at the scene included several cellphones, passports, traffic registration documents and a VW vehicle. #GrowingASaferGauteng #bootsontheground

Following information regarding a series of Facebook Marketplace robberies, a multidisciplinary team comprising members of Soshanguve SAPS VISPOL, Mabopane SAPS VISPOL CPU, Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (NC), Tshenolo P.I, Garankuwa LCRC, Zondi Crime Busters, Jimbo’s Security Company and Wenzindlela Tracking Company conducted a operation which led to the arrest of three suspects linked to a Soshanguve case of armed robbery and car hijacking. The suspects were traced to a location in Mabopane Unit B which they allegedly used to lure unsuspecting victims under the pretext of meeting for Facebook Marketplace transactions. Operational members tactically approached the area and intercepted the suspects vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered a firearm taken from one of the victims during the robberies. Three suspects were arrested and charged with armed robbery and car hijacking. #GrowingASaferGauteng #bootsontheground

Enioy your weekend responsibly & remember to keep these safety rules in mind when driving your car; - Keep your parking ticket in your bag -Never pick up a hitchhiker -Inform someone of your traveling plans -Don't leave your key in the ignition when unlocking a gate #roadsafety

Officials interacted with residents, shared safety information, and encouraged community members to work closely with law enforcement agencies to create safer neighbourhoods. Residents were also educated on available support services for victims of gender-based violence and were encouraged to report incidents through the relevant law enforcement and support structures. #GrowingASaferGauteng

Officials from the @GP_CommSafety Western Corridor, together with members of SAPS, community patrollers and GBV Brigades, conducted a Crime Awareness Outreach and door-to-door campaign in Bekkersdal. The outreach formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community engagement and raise awareness about crime prevention, GBV, and the importance of reporting criminal activities. #GrowingASaferGauteng

The Gauteng Province Roads and Transport Department advises all operators to ensure compliance with licensing regulations to promote road safety. To obtain an Operating License, applicants are encouraged to visit their nearest TOLAB office for proper documentation and processing. Compliance with licensing requirements saves lives and ensures orderly transport operations. #GrowingGautengTogether #AgaLeRona #RoadSafety

Officials from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport were also present to provide guidance and support to operators on the process of applying for the required permits, ensuring that e-hailing services operate within the legal framework while prioritising the safety of all road users. #RoadSafety #GrowingASaferGauteng

This driver safety education initiative was aimed at raising awareness about safe driving practices, encourage responsible road usage and promote compliance with road traffic laws as authorities have noted an increase in the number of e-hailing vehicles involved in speeding and dangerous driving behaviour. The campaign also coincides with the new public transport regulations that came into effect on 12 March 2026, which require e-hailing operators to comply with the National Land Transport Amendment Act regulations and possess valid operating permits in order to operate legally. #Roadsafety #GrowingASaferGauteng

The @GP_CommSafety Road Safety Promotions Unit from the Western Corridor, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, conducted a driver safety education campaign targeting e-hailing operators earlier today. The campaign forms part of efforts to promote responsible driving behaviour among e-hailing drivers and to address growing concerns about reckless and negligent driving on Gauteng roads. #RoadSafety #GrowingASaferGauteng