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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.

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Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

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.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

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.

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Rapula Moatshe|Published

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

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Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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.

News South Africa
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

'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.

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Siyabonga Sithole|Published

'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.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

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.

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Siyabonga Sithole|Published

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.

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Siyabonga Sithole|Published

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.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published