Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has warned that hundreds of thousands of minibuses, buses and trucks are not roadworthy. Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has revealed that the National Traffic Information System (NATIS) shows 342,048 vehicles – mainly minibuses, buses and trucks – are notroadworthy, while 338,659 professional driving permits have expired. She made the remarks on Friday, at the launch of the 2026 Road Safety Campaign, which runs from March 20 to May 1, in Vosloorus, Gauteng.
Creecy was joined by Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Gauteng MEC for Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, and the Chairperson of the Transport Portfolio Committee. Creecy said the launch comes as the nation prepares for major religious festivals, including Eid al-Fitr, the Passover Seder, and Easter. “This season is a time of spiritual reflection and family reunion, yet it remains one of the most hazardous periods on our national road network. Our mandate is clear: to ensure that every South African who sets out on a journey returns home safely.” She highlighted progress in reducingroad fatalitiesthis year, noting encouraging trends.
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