​by Staff writer
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is calling on minibus taxi operators, in the province, to apply for special operating licenses for Easter holidays until Friday, 31 March 2023.
Such applications must be submitted at least a week before the actual event/trip.
Section 60 of NLTA, Act 5 of 2009 stipulates that an application for a temporary Operating Licence may be granted only for one particular special event and for a period that is not longer than the duration of such event, including time needed for preparation before the event and transporting passengers to airports, stations and other transfer facilities after the event.
A temporary operating licence in terms of this section must:
 Specify the special event and date(s) on which it occurs.
  Where feasible state the route or routes on which the transport to and from the special event may be provided.
Below are the requirements to be submitted for special events:
Certified Application Form 3A (available at the TOLAB)
Valid Operating License
ID Copy/Company Registration Documents and/or Certificate
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate (SARS)
Certified Copy of Roadworthy Certificate
List of Passengers
2x affidavits (from person/company requesting special service and operator granting permission to use vehicle for special service)
Applications can be submitted at following TOLAB's:
Ekurhuleni: No1 Hardach Street, Germiston- tel: (011) 876 3820/ (011) 876 3839 
Johannesburg: 45 Commissioner Street, JHB - tel: (011) 227 8300
Tshwane: 345 Eskia Mphahlele Drive, Pretoria West - tel: (010) 3442685/ (010) 3442683
West Rand: Kagiso DLTC, cnr. Emndeni & Kagiso Avenue, Kagiso - tel: (010) 345 0765/61                                                                                                                NB: Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.