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The Western Cape Mobility Department, on 25 March 2026, launched a landmark initiative to register minibus taxi drivers across the province, starting with a successful pilot at the Mitchells Plain Main Taxi Rank. For the first time, the Department is creating a verified, province-wide database of active taxi drivers, an important step towards a safer, …
Mbalula optimistic on outcomes of R1bn taxi relief fund: Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says he is hopeful that government and the taxi industry will find each other through the ongoing discussions in relation to the R1 billion COVID-19 relief fund. : SAnews – South African News Matona Sport, Arts and Culture redirects R1 billion to …
Mamelodi taxi association dissolved amid ongoing violence: Gauteng Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has welcomed the Pretoria High Court decision to dissolve the Mamelodi Amalgamated Taxi Association (MATA) executive committee. : SAnews – South African News Priscilla Post Office experiences delays due to lockdown: If you’ve been waiting a long time for …
Cape Town in the news: South African taxi driver charged with attempted murder after ignoring COVID-19 results: A South African taxi driver has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after insisting on transporting seven passengers in his minibus despite testing positive for COVID-19.: “Cape Town” – BingNews 4 000 Zimbabweans register for assistance in …
Cape Town in the news: Taxi hitman’s reign of terror brought to an end: The murder spree that was dubbed Cape Town’s taxi war just got a face and a name after taxi hitman Phindile Velem was sentenced to two life sentences in the Western Cape High Court. In 2018 Velem …: “Cape Town” – …
Taxi violence condemned: Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has condemned the latest wave of taxi violence that left five people dead and nine others – including a policeman – wounded. : SAnews – South African News nosihle Committee chair pleased with NHI public hearings: The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has …
Cape Town in the news: Cape Town: Traffic chaos may return this week over unpaid taxi fines: The protests led by taxi drivers in Cape Town could soon regroup for round two, according to city officials. The Mayor’s office has suggested that a new stream of demonstrations – which blockaded …: “Cape Town” – BingNews …
Makhura appoints Commission of Inquiry into taxi violence: Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appointed a Commission of Inquiry into minibus and taxi-type service violence, fatalities and instability in Gauteng. : SAnews – South African News keamo Special Envoys to reassure African countries of solidarity: A team of Special Envoys has been dispatched by President Cyril …
Government commits to finding taxi driver’s killers: Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Road Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has assured the family of a Tshwane taxi driver that police will work very hard to find those responsible for his death. : SAnews – South African News nosihle Condolences for Motsoaledi’s mother: Acting President David Mabuza has …
Taxi recapitalisation programme relaunched: With road accident fatality figures remaining stubbornly high, government has reintroduced the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme in an effort to curb the scourge. : SAnews – South African News sihle Criminal Procedures Act revamped to make it victim-centred: Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola says the department is in the process …
Gauteng reopens taxi routes in Soweto: The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) will reopen taxi ranks and routes that were closed in Soweto following violent clashes earlier this year. : SAnews – South African News nosihle National Treasury publishes municipal cost containment regulations: Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has gazetted municipal cost containment Regulations that the National …
