JMPD launches citywide crackdown on scholar transport following fatal Sebokeng crash

Zuko Komisa

The JMPD has launched a “zero-tolerance” inspection operation to verify vehicle roadworthiness and driver licensing across the city.
The crackdown follows a tragic crash in Sebokeng yesterday, highlighting the urgent need for stricter safety compliance in learner transport.
Authorities are urging parents and operators to prioritise legal standards to prevent further loss of life on the road.

In the wake of yesterday’s devastating road traffic accident in Sebokeng, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has initiated a massive, citywide enforcement operation targeting scholar transport.

The move comes as authorities face mounting pressure to improve the safety of pupils commuting to and from school. The crackdown is designed to root out unroadworthy vehicles and ensure that all operators are strictly adhering to provincial transport regulations.

JMPD officers have been deployed across the city to conduct roadside checks. The operation focuses on several critical areas of compliance, including the mechanical safety of tyres and brakes, the validity of Professional Driving Permits (PrDP), and the dangerous practice of overloading vehicles.

The department described the intervention as a proactive measure to reinforce its commitment to learner safety. A spokesperson for the JMPD emphasised that there would be no leniency for those found flouting the law, noting that responsible transport is a legal and moral necessity.