{"id":95484,"date":"2026-02-08T15:46:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T15:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/gauteng-tackles-scholar-transport-crisis"},"modified":"2026-02-08T16:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:19:53","slug":"gauteng-tackles-scholar-transport-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/gauteng-tackles-scholar-transport-crisis","title":{"rendered":"Gauteng Tackles Scholar Transport Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says today\u2019s discussions, to be held at Johannesburg City Hall, will tackle multiple issues, including compliance, traffic laws and regulations, and licensing backlogs.<\/p>\n<p>Following recent nationwide outrage over scholar transport accidents, Gauteng\u2019s Roads and Transport Department will hold a meeting on Sunday to address challenges facing the sector.<\/p>\n<p>MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says today\u2019s discussions, to be held at Johannesburg City Hall, will tackle multiple issues, including compliance, traffic laws and regulations, and licensing backlogs.<\/p>\n<p>Department spokesperson Lesiba Mpya says the transport stakeholder engagements are also aimed at promoting safety and reliability, while enhancing the quality of scholar transport services in Gauteng.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Indeed, we are removing dangerous vehicles from our roads to protect lives. Compliance with the law is not optional. It&#8217;s not negotiable. And those who endanger road users through negligence, corruption, or criminal behaviour will be met with decisive action and the might of the law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Africa<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says today\u2019s discussions, to be held at Johannesburg City Hall, will tackle multiple issues, including compliance, traffic laws and regulations, and licensing backlogs. Following recent nationwide outrage over scholar transport accidents, Gauteng\u2019s Roads and Transport Department will hold a meeting on Sunday to address challenges facing the sector. 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