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Malmesbury commuters boycott taxis over contract driver ban
Amid disruptions caused by the Malmesbury Taxi Association's ban on contract drivers, local commuters are calling for a boycott of minibus taxis, citing financial and logistical challenges.
Malmesbury transport crisis: Commuters boycott taxis amid contract driver ban
Malmesbury commuters are rallying against local taxi services after the Malmesbury Taxi Association's decision to ban contract drivers, leading to financial and logistical challenges for residents.
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
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.
South Africa's reckless driving culture: What is fuelling the lawlessness?
Criminology Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhout explains why South Africans routinely ignore road rules, from the normalisation of traffic violations to corruption and inadequate law enforcement. What will it take to change this lethal culture of lawlessness on our roads?
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.
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.
Democratic Alliance urges Gauteng Transport Department to address 40,000 driver permit backlog
The Democratic Alliance is demanding that the Gauteng Department of Transport tackle its alarming backlog of 40,000 unissued driver permits, which is affecting motorists across the province.
Isipingo ratepayers challenge eThekwini Municipality on service delivery failures
Isipingo residents express frustration over ongoing service delivery failures during a meeting with municipal officials, demanding urgent solutions to pressing issues.
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.
WATCH: Cape Town taxi driver’s act of kindness in extreme winds goes viral
Thousands of South Africans flooded the comments, praising the taxi driver for his kindness.
Wanatu launches in South Africa: is this e-hailing app driving inclusivity or division?
South Africa's first Afrikaans e-hailing platform, is stirring debate over inclusivity and job creation in the transport industry.
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.
Court rejects Bonke Makalala’s attempt to retrieve taxis amid fraud claims
Bonke Makalala, an accused murderer, faces a setback in his quest to reclaim his impounded taxis as investigations reveal tampering and fraudulent permits linked to his vehicles.
Taxi violence in Nyanga: one dead and seven injured
One person has died and seven others are injured following a violent shootout at a Nyanga taxi rank, prompting calls for increased police presence as schools reopen.
Six family members among 17 victims in Van Reenen’s Pass crash
Seventeen people tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on Van Reenen’s Pass, with only one infant survivor. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is investigating the incident, which involved a minibus taxi and a truck.
Van Reenen’s Pass tragedy: 17 dead, one survivor as investigation begins
An investigation is under way following a devastating crash at Van Reenen’s Pass that claimed 17 lives, leaving one survivor. Authorities are seeking answers as the community mourns.
Taxi operators ready to settle for half of vehicle costs in envisaged new-look recapitalisation fund
Santaco said the dates of scrapping vehicles and the backlog of licenses were hindering some operators from accessing existing scrapping allowances due to lack of documentation.
Creecy details plan to help taxi industry with more funding mechanism
She said taxi operators were contending with paying more in loan repayments for their taxis than they were earning in a month from the vehicles.
SANTACO Western Cape launches road safety campaign ahead of festive season
The initiative emphasizes the crucial role of the minibus taxi industry in transporting millions of South Africans and highlights the collective responsibility to ensure safer travel during this busy season.
The taxi industry should be held accountable
The economic disruptions caused by violent demonstrations and road blockages bring entire sectors to a standstill, harming businesses and everyday commuters who rely on this mode of transport.