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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.
Take action this World Environment Day: Stop littering at Mabopane Taxi Station
On World Environment Day, officials at Mabopane Taxi Station call for urgent action against littering and tackle environmental challenges, including a rodent infestation, through community collaboration.
Tshwane officials take action against illegal parking in Pretoria's CBD
Tshwane officials evict illegal parking operator, reclaiming land for community benefit and enhancing local economic activities.
R408 million allocated for taxi industry relief raises eyebrows
Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane raises critical concerns after the Transport Department allocated R408 million in relief funds to the taxi industry
Santaco commends road safety initiatives during Easter weekend
The South African National Taxi Council praises the collaborative efforts that led to a significant reduction in road crashes and fatalities during the 2025 Easter long weekend.
Government continues to pay millions in COVID-19 relief funds to taxi industry
As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.
'Better to lock down than count bodies': Gauteng MEC to close Soweto taxi routes
Following the murder of three taxi marshals in Mofolo Central and a death toll of 59 in Soweto's taxi violence, Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Tlabela-Diale plans to shut down routes operated by rival associations Nanduwe and Wata for six months. 'It is better to lock down than continue to count dead bodies,' she stated.
'Taxi bosses go around with more armed guards than president': Gauteng MEC laments taxi murders
MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said it is worrying that despite people being regularly murdered in taxi violence, no one gets arrested by the police.
Police launch manhunt as three taxi marshals gunned down in Soweto
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt following a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of three taxi marshals in Mofolo Central, Soweto on Monday morning. The incident marks another chapter in the ongoing taxi violence plaguing the region, coming just weeks after similar fatal attacks in Johannesburg.
Deadly shooting in Soweto: Police launch manhunt for taxi marshal killers
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt following a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of three taxi marshals in Mofolo Central, Soweto on Monday morning. The incident marks another chapter in the ongoing taxi violence plaguing the region, coming just weeks after similar fatal attacks in Johannesburg.
Deadly taxi violence claims four lives at Johannesburg's Jeppe Taxi Rank
Two separate taxi violence incidents in Johannesburg this week have left seven people dead and multiple injured, including a university student waiting for a bus.
Budget 2025 | Taxi industry seeks government subsidy boost
Santaco challenges Finance Minister ahead of the Budget Speech, revealing an industry crisis as taxi operators struggle with vehicle repossessions and mounting financial pressure. despite being the 'backbone' of public transport.