NATIONAL NEWS - Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku has welcomed the announcement by National Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa, to defer the national implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act to 1 July 2026.

Creecy postponed the implementation of Aarto as many municipalities are still not ready for the roll-out.

The roll-out was set to start this year October and would have been done in different phases according to municipal readiness, but the demerit system has now been postponed yet again.  

Sileku says the postponement provides much-needed space to ensure that every municipality, enforcement agency and operational team is fully prepared for this important transition. 

"With national assessments highlighting gaps in training, system harmonisation and funding, this additional time will help ensure a more efficient and coordinated rollout nationwide."

The minister emphasised the importance of a united approach. 

Must be done properly

“This deferment is an opportunity to do things properly. We must walk this road together as all spheres of government and stakeholders. 

A successful transition depends on alignment, readiness and making sure no one is left behind. 

That is how we build a safer, more efficient mobility system for everyone," he said.

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