By Ntsako Mabunda​
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela met with all public transport operators and stakeholders as part of efforts to find lasting solutions to issues affecting the sector. 
The meeting took place at Maponya Mall, Soweto on Thursday,14 August 2025.
This comes in a wake of resurging violence that claimed one person and left two others injured on Wednesday night, 13 August 2025. 
The meeting focused on critical issues such as how the law-enforcement agencies will prioritize this investigation and bring those involved to book, allowing all public transport operators to be allowed access inside the mall and that the mall will remain operational so that people's jobs can be protected. 
The Department assured the public transport operators that there will be a temporary office to assist with licensing issues, so that no operator can be intimidated, harassment and be in fear of any form. 
Furthermore, the MEC stated a meeting will be convened with industry leaders to discuss all issues affecting the sector.
Denouncing the violence, the MEC described the attack as "senseless, unacceptable, and a direct threat to the safety and stability of our public transport system. " 
She added that such acts "undermines public safety, tarnishes the image of our transport sector, and cannot be tolerated under any circumstances" . 
The MEC urged the public transport sector, particularly, the minibus taxi and e-hailing operator associations to resolve disputes through platforms facilitated by the Department. One such body is the Public Transport Crisis Committee chaired by the MEC. 
The committee was initially formed to collaborate with the taxi industry and support the Gauteng Provincial Regulatory Entity (GPRE) to clear the operating license backlog .
This inclusive approach ensures representation from all public transport operators including learner transport, e-hailing services, bus and meter taxi operators. 
MEC Diale-Tlabela extended her deep condolences to the bereaved family and wishes a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries during the altercation.