Ministers Mmamoloko Kubayi and Firoz Cachalia and Premier Panyaza Lesufi brief media on declaring Gauteng traffic wardens as Peace Officers, 30 Jan

Members of the media are invited to a joint media briefing hosted by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi; the Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia; and the Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi.

The briefing will address government’s response to a request by the Office of the Premier of Gauteng to declare Gauteng Traffic Wardens as Peace Officers in terms of section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, following a Public Protector Report that identified challenges in the establishment, appointment, and deployment of CPWs and called for an appropriate legislative response.

Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
Time:15h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, Pretoria

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Members of the media are encouraged to attend and cover this important briefing and are requested to RSVP with: 
Victor Phala
Cell: 084 888 5162.

Enquiries:
Spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial Government
Elijah Mhlanga
Cell: 083 580 8275

Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development
Terrence Manase
Cell: 082 338 6707

Spokesperson to the Minister of Police
Kamogelo Mogotsi
Cell: 076 523 0085

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