Johannesburg – The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) says fuel card administrative issues affecting departmental vehicles have been resolved, with all cards unblocked and operating normally.
In a statement published on Friday, 23 October 2026, the department said the temporary blockage arose from an administrative matter at the City of Johannesburg level during a transitional arrangement between the municipality and its service provider.
“The temporary blockage was not an internal JMPD issue, but rather an administrative matter at the City level during a transitional arrangement between the City of Johannesburg and the service provider,” the department said.
The announcement follows concerns about the potential impact of fuel card restrictions on the department’s fleet and its ability to maintain policing operations across Johannesburg.
However, the JMPD maintained that its operations continued throughout the period, with officers remaining on duty and emergency responses proceeding as normal.
“The JMPD emphasises that no operational activities or law enforcement deployments were affected or compromised during this transitional period,” the statement read.
JMPD REAFFIRMS UNINTERRUPTED FLEET OPERATIONS AND RELENTLESS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACROSS JOHANNESBURG
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The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) informs the public and stakeholders that fuel card administrative matters affecting departmental vehicles have been fully resolved, and all cards are now unblocked and functioning normally.
The temporary blockage was not an internal JMPD issue, but rather an administrative matter at the City level during a transitional arrangement between the City of Johannesburg and the service provider.
The JMPD emphasises that no operational activities or law enforcement deployments were affected or compromised during this transitional period. The situation was managed internally to ensure that visible policing and emergency responses continued without disruption.
While standard fuel-saving measures, internal fleet controls, and vehicle monitoring remain in place to promote responsible municipal management, law enforcement operations proceed smoothly across all regions.
Residents are reassured that JMPD officers remain on the ground continuously enforcing traffic regulations, municipal by-laws, and crime prevention measures. High-visibility patrols and targeted operations remain active across every part of the city, with specialised focus on identified hot spots and key areas of concern.
Our commitment to visible policing and maintaining public safety throughout Johannesburg remains unwavering. Every area of the city will continue to receive dedicated, relentless law enforcement coverage.
Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activities, by-law infringements, or traffic emergencies to the City of Johannesburg Emergency Communications Centre at 011 375 5911 or 011 674 0144.
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) October 23, 2026
The department said it had implemented internal measures to ensure that visible policing and emergency responses continued without interruption.
It added that fuel-saving measures, fleet controls and vehicle monitoring remain in place to promote responsible management of municipal resources.
Despite the administrative challenges, the JMPD said its officers continue to enforce traffic regulations, municipal by-laws and crime prevention measures across the city.
“High-visibility patrols and targeted operations remain active across every part of the city, with specialised focus on identified hot spots and key areas of concern,” the department said.
The JMPD also sought to reassure residents that law enforcement coverage would continue across all areas of Johannesburg.
“Our commitment to visible policing and maintaining public safety throughout Johannesburg remains unwavering. Every area of the city will continue to receive dedicated, relentless law enforcement coverage,” it said.
The department urged members of the public to report suspicious activities, municipal by-law infringements and traffic emergencies to the City of Johannesburg Emergency Communications Centre.
Residents can contact the centre on 011 375 5911 or 011 674 0144.
The JMPD’s statement confirms that the fuel card blockage has been resolved, while attributing the disruption to an administrative transition at city level rather than an internal departmental problem.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
