Loose Tyre Rolls Free – Second Taxi Also Damaged – Footage Leaves Mzansi Stunned

A shocking incident captured on camera along a busy Gauteng highway has left South Africans expressing outrage and concern over road safety standards. On 5 October 2026, a motorist recorded a tyre rolling freely across the lanes — and then realised it belonged to a white minibus taxi driving ahead on only three wheels, with sparks showering from the exposed rear axle.

Moments later, a second minibus taxi passed by with a visibly flat rear tyre, the vehicle seemingly overloaded and operating in a dangerous condition. The footage quickly spread across social media, where viewers reacted with a mix of alarm, frustration, and anger. Many pointed out that these were not isolated cases but part of a broader pattern of unroadworthy vehicles being allowed on public roads — putting passengers, drivers, and pedestrians at serious risk.

“What will it take before something is done?” was the common sentiment online. Commuters described feeling helpless, knowing they often have no choice but to use these taxis for daily travel. Others called for stricter enforcement, more frequent roadworthiness checks, and heavier penalties for operators who neglect basic maintenance.

For now, the video serves as a stark warning: vehicles in dangerous conditions remain on our roads. The incident has sparked renewed calls for accountability — and a collective demand that the safety of all road users be treated as a priority, not an afterthought.

https://briefly.co.za/people/255503-driver-owner-arrested-taxi-loses-wheel-a-busy-highway-sa-aggrieved/

@malepebrilliant

What did I just witness 😭😭

♬ original sound – Sandisiwe Mathamo

PerspectiveNews feedback-opera-news-app@opera.com