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Tragic shooting at Cape Town taxi rank claims four lives amid ongoing conflict
Families mourn outside a Cape Town taxi rank after a tragic shooting leaves four dead and several injured, highlighting the urgent need for safety reforms amid escalating taxi industry conflicts.
Twenty-seven scholars injured after taxi overturns in Waterloo, KZN
Twenty-seven scholars injured after taxi overturns in Waterloo, KZN
Tragic bus accident in Maidstone claims three lives and injures 12
This morning, a bus careened off a bridge, killing three and injuring at least 12 others.
Santaco defends Covid-19 relief fund payments to taxi operators
Santaco responds to ongoing concerns about Covid-19 relief fund payments, clarifying the criteria for taxi operators and the importance of tax compliance.
Taxi body disavows intimidation tactics against waste collectors and scholar transport
The National Taxi Alliance has strongly condemned recent acts of intimidation against Pikitup workers that crippled Johannesburg's waste collection for two days. The incidents, which halted employee transport services due to taxi operators' claims of exclusive transport rights, have sparked similar concerns in Ekurhuleni where scholar transport operators have also faced intimidation. Both municipalities have taken steps to address these disruptions which affect essential services.
Shocking video shows 35 passengers crammed into Phoenix taxi
17 passengers were found standing inside the taxi
Rev up your rides: discover South Africa's new motorcycle-hailing service
Discover how Uber Moto is revolutionising public transport in South Africa, offering a fresh and exciting motorcycle ride-hailing option that blends affordability with adventure.
Expert warns against reopening Stilfontein Mine as residents push for jobs
Residents of Khuma want the abandoned mine reopened to create jobs and boost the local economy, but mining expert Ingrid Watson warns that financial and safety concerns make this unlikely. While illegal mining has supported local businesses, it has also fueled crime and violence. Experts suggest alternative job creation strategies, but residents remain frustrated, calling for government action.
Search continues for truck driver involved in fatal N3 crash
While preliminary investigations have indicated that the taxi drove into the path of a truck, resulting in a fatal crash on the N3 at Van Reenen, a search continues for the truck driver who fled the horrific scene.
WATCH: Part of Van Reenen's highway closed after deadly crash claims 18 lives
The Department of Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal reported that 13 adults and five children lost their lives in the crash that occurred on the N3 at Van Reenen's Pass.
Taxi crash on Durban's N2 highway claims two lives, leaves scores more injured
Two men have been killed and at least 21 others injured in a taxi crash on Durban's N2 highway on Monday.