JMPD fuel card crisis resolved following Sowetan report
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has resolved a fuel card crisis that threatened to ground patrol vehicles. The disruption was caused by a transition between banking service providers, but officials confirmed that fuel access has been restored.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the operational risks associated with administrative transitions in public sector infrastructure and the potential impact on public safety.
The mayor’s office has confirmed that the Johannesburg Metro Police Department’s (JMPD) fuel card crisis has been resolved, with the cards now being used at petrol stations.
This comes hours after Sowetan reported that the metro police’s fuel crisis was threatening to reduce the number of patrol vehicles on the city’s streets.
Chief of police Patrick Jaca had issued an internal memo instructing managers to limit vehicles’ movement to preserve fuel. He also barred officers of all ranks from taking state vehicles home.
Members must avoid private trips and ensure that departmental vehicles are used strictly for authorised official duties
However, an internal notice issued late on Thursday said JMPD fuel cards had been unblocked following a disruption linked to the city’s transition from one banking service provider to another.
“Please be advised that fuel card issues have been resolved and the cards are now unblocked,” the notice stated.
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