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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.
Police arrest suspect in the shocking murder of Ivory Park Taxi Association treasurer
Following the daylight murder of Lefa Matemane, the newly elected treasurer of the Ivory Park Taxi Association, police have made an arrest, raising questions about ongoing taxi violence in Midrand.
Beitbridge taxi association officials shot dead at Musina eatery in midnight gun battle
Preliminary investigations reveal that members of a taxi association were seated at the food outlet when unknown assailants approached and opened fire.
Western Cape police offer R100k reward for alleged taxi hitman
Police in the Western Cape are urgently seeking public assistance in capturing Vuyo Tshukela, an alleged taxi hitman.
WANTED: Police post R100,000 reward for alleged taxi hitman
Police in the Western Cape are urgently seeking public assistance in capturing Vuyo Tshukela, an alleged taxi hitman.
Operation Vala Umgodi: Two brothers arrested in KZN for illegal firearms possession
Two brothers arrested in KwaZulu-Natal for illegal firearms possession raise questions about their links to taxi violence amid ongoing police operations
Urgent action demanded by SACP to combat taxi violence in the Western Cape
Following the assassination of taxi leader Mongi Diti, the SACP demands urgent action from authorities to address the escalating taxi violence in the Western Cape.
CATA mourns slain taxi leader Mongi Titi as calls grow for justice
The assassination of Mongi Titi, a prominent leader of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association, has left the taxi industry in mourning. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death as calls for justice grow.
'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.
Fighting gang crime: Western Cape police commissioner defends Anti-Gang Unit amid resource concerns
Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile faced intense questioning from Parliament's portfolio committee on police about gang violence strategies, resource shortages, and claims that gang crime is 'under control' despite the Anti-Gang Unit's dilapidated facilities and vehicle shortages.
Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana loses bid to maintain chartered accountant status
Yakhe Kwinana will remain struck from the roll of chartered accountants after SAICA determined she was not a fit and proper individual to continue her professional practice.
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.
Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana arrested for extortion and demolition of victims’ properties
Yakhe Kwinana allegedly orchestrated a reign of terror against residents in East London, where she reportedly extorted money while accompanied by armed men and ordered the demolition of victims' properties.
Taxi drivers bust for assaulting motorist accused of 'piracy' and forced to pay R2,500 'fine'
Police said the four taxi operators accused the motorist of using his vehicle as a taxi, before they assaulted him, demanding R2,500 before he could be released.
Police probing arson after taxis set alight in ongoing conflict
A fire at Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town destroyed over fifteen vehicles, raising concerns over ongoing violence within the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association.
PICS: Arson attack at Nyanga taxi rank leaves 13 taxis burnt, additional police deployed
The Western Cape police have launched an investigation into a suspicious fire that destroyed three minibus taxis and severely damaged 13 others at Nyanga Taxi Rank.
WATCH: Internal disputes lead to taxis being set alight in Nyanga
A fire at Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town has destroyed over fifteen vehicles, raising concerns over ongoing violence within the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association.
Cape Town taxi association conflict leads to destruction of vehicles
A fire at Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town has destroyed over fifteen vehicles, raising concerns over ongoing violence within the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association.
Two suspects charged in AKA and Tibz murders also linked to taxi boss killing
The two suspects in AKA and Tibz murder are also charged with a murder of a taxi boss and kidnapping.
Imprisoned bus, taxi boss fails in bid to have three impounded vehicles released
The vehicles, linked to long-distance bus attacks, were seized during Project Tsitsikamma investigations
Deadly taxi violence erupts at Nyanga transport hub
The shootout was between two warring parties within the same taxi organisation, according to the provincial police commissioner.
Taxi violence in Nyanga raises safety fears as schools reopen
The Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) said the safety of commuters is their primary concern and called for more boots on the ground.