Afrikaans e-hailing operator WANATU has become the first e-hailing platform in South Africa to complete the national registration process
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Afrikaans e-hailing operator WANATU has become the first e-hailing platform in South Africa to complete the national registration process under the new transport regulations.
The rules require operators to register with the National Public Transport Regulator, meet safety and ensure drivers and vehicles are properly licensed.
The government has given e-hailing operators a 180-day compliance period, which comes to an end next month. Platforms that have not completed registration by then could be deemed illegal under the new regulations.
IOL also previously reported that South Africa’s popular e-hailing platforms, including Uber and Bolt, could soon find themselves on the wrong side of the law as the clock runs out on new government regulations.
In a statement released to the media, WANATU said it had proactively engaged with regulators and invested in compliance measures to ensure its platform meets all requirements of the National Land Transport Regulations.
"WANATU has officially become the first e-hailing platform in South Africa to complete the national registration process and receive formal approval under the newly implemented National Land Transport Regulations, 2025, " the company said.
"The Certificate of Registration, issued by the National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR) on 12 February 2026, confirms WANATU’s compliance with Regulations 15, 16, 17 and 18 governing e-hailing platform providers in South Africa".
Anton Grotius, Managing Director of WANATU, said the company had engaged proactively with regulators and invested in measures to ensure full compliance.
“We invested significant time and resources to ensure that every element of our platform - from driver onboarding to in-vehicle safety systems - aligns with the amended Act. Legal compliance is not a box-ticking exercise for us; it is foundational to building long-term trust with passengers, drivers, and regulators.”
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