Kedibone Diale-Tlabela
1Min
South Africa
Nov 20, 2025
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has introduced a new traffic-management initiative aimed at improving safety, visibility and efficiency at intersections across the province.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has introduced a new traffic-management initiative aimed at improving safety, visibility and efficiency at intersections across the province.
Launched on Thursday in partnership with Monasi Traffic Controlling (MTC), the Points Person of the Future Programme forms part of the department’s Adopt and Protect a Robot Campaign (APARC).
The campaign now includes 32 agreements with private-sector partners who assist with protecting traffic signals, reducing congestion and supporting road-safety efforts.
According to the department, the new programme will deploy traffic pointsmen and women equipped with body cameras, integrated communication tools and real-time digital reporting systems. The department says this is expected to improve response times, support law enforcement and enhance commuter safety.
MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said the programme represents a significant shift in how Gauteng manages road infrastructure.
“This programme marks a decisive shift in how we manage traffic and safeguard critical road infrastructure. With the Points Person of the Future, we are introducing a smarter, faster and more visible system that places the safety of our commuters at the centre of mobility in Gauteng,” she said.
Diale-Tlabela also highlighted the community-development aspect of the partnership, noting that Monasi Traffic Controlling brings experience and a focus on youth employment.
The nine-year-old traffic-management company has secured sponsorship from private partners including Fidelity, Hollard and ADT, allowing the initiative to proceed at no cost to the department.
Diale-Tlabela called the programme “a functional public–private–people partnership”, adding that it shows the value of cooperation in improving road safety.
She also expressed concern about vandalism and cable theft at intersections, saying these crimes compromise safety and disrupt economic activity. The department plans to increase visibility and enforcement to protect road infrastructure.
The programme will be implemented under a formal memorandum of understanding that sets out compliance and reporting requirements.
