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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.
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.
MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said it is worrying that despite people being regularly murdered in taxi violence, no one gets arrested by the police.
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.
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.
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.
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.