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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.
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?
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.
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.
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 residents express frustration over ongoing service delivery failures during a meeting with municipal officials, demanding urgent solutions to pressing issues.
A fire at Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town destroyed over fifteen vehicles, raising concerns over ongoing violence within the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands of South Africans flooded the comments, praising the taxi driver for his kindness.
South Africa's first Afrikaans e-hailing platform, is stirring debate over inclusivity and job creation in the transport industry.
The vehicles, linked to long-distance bus attacks, were seized during Project Tsitsikamma investigations
The shootout was between two warring parties within the same taxi organisation, according to the provincial police commissioner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The strike went on for over a week while the relevant authorities remain at loggerheads over an amicable solution.
KwaZulu-Natal taxi associations dispute claims of permit issues as a strike leaves thousands of commuters stranded, prompting a government intervention.
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli will be meeting the taxi associations today in Pietermaritzburg.