The EFF says it rejects Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero’s decision to suspend Rea Vaya feeder buses in Soweto.
According to the EFF’s Dumisani Baleni, the unilateral decision was taken without consultation with affected communities and commuter structures.
He says this will directly deny Soweto residents access to safe, affordable and reliable public transport.
Baleni states that the decision is clearly profit-driven and intended to appease certain taxi associations at the expense of residents.
“The unfortunate victims of this mis-governance and poor leadership are ordinary working-class residents who truly need these feeder buses for daily mobility and survival. The sitting MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, has equally demonstrated gross incompetence and a complete lack of capacity to govern a critical department.”
Baleni adds: “Instead of strengthening public transport systems, this office has been reduced to a vehicle for political patronage, corruption, and resource extraction for narrow party interests. The EFF refuses to accept leadership that treats public transport as a private business to quick money rather than a public service. The EFF in Gauteng therefore demands the immediate reinstatement of all Rea Vaya feeder bus services serving Joburg residents, particularly in Soweto.”
EFF Gauteng Vehemently Rejects the Unilateral Decision by City of Johannesburg Mayor, Dada Morero, to Suspend Rea Vaya Feeder Buses in Soweto.
– This Ill-advised Decision, Taken Without Consultation with Affected Communities and Commuter Structures, Will Directly Deny the… pic.twitter.com/nFNvU4R2vO
— EFF Gauteng (@EFFGautengProv) January 28, 2026
Meanwhile, Morero has issued a statement rejecting reports that he ordered the suspension of the Rea Vaya buses in Soweto.
MEDIA STATEMENT
Executive Mayor Cllr Dada Morero has rejected misleading claims regarding the suspension of Rea Vaya feeder bus services.
The City of Johannesburg remains committed to lawful, sustainable solutions that prioritise commuters and residents. pic.twitter.com/dXH7Huu5HL
— Gauteng ANC (@GautengANC) January 22, 2026
