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Transport Deputy Minister highlights urgent need for pedestrian road safety
The Department of Transport launched the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week campaign in Durban, focusing on making walking and cycling safe for all road users.
Santaco defends Covid-19 relief fund payments to taxi operators
Santaco responds to ongoing concerns about Covid-19 relief fund payments, clarifying the criteria for taxi operators and the importance of tax compliance.
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.
SANTACO warns South African commuters of imminent taxi fare hikes following VAT increase
SANTACO warns that taxi fare increases of up to 10% are imminent due to Parliament's controversial VAT hike. With the minibus taxi industry already grappling with high operational costs, can 11 million South African commuters bear this additional financial strain?
Gauteng's taxi violence crisis: Bandile Masuku calls for urgent action against lawlessness
Gauteng's safety chief Bandile Masuku has issued a stark warning to the taxi industry, condemning its lawless behaviour following a tragic triple murder in Soweto.
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.
City of Cape Town vows to support police in probing Nyanga taxi rank arson
The City of Cape Town has appealed for police to move with speed to probe an arson attack that destroyed 13 taxis at Nyanga taxi rank.
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.
Black farmers call for action to prevent Ithala Bank liquidation
Emerging businesses in KwaZulu-Natal are calling on the government to intervene and prevent the liquidation of Ithala Bank, which is vital for over 4 000 black farmers who rely on its financial support.
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.
Big economic boost for eThekwini as festive season gets under way
Experience the festive spirit in eThekwini this season! The City anticipates a substantial boost in economic activity, alongside enhanced safety measures, as tourists flock to the region’s stunning beaches and other attractions.
Festive season road safety urged amid rising death toll
A number of fatalities were reported including people who travelled in private cars, buses and pedestrians.
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.
KZN government and taxi bosses set for showdown
As the KZN government cracks down on the Durban Long Distance Taxi Association, tensions escalate over uncollected permits, impounded vehicles and road blockages, leaving commuters stranded.
Weekend wrap: Dog thrown from airport balcony, man’s fight for qualification and VW responds to theft of Amarok claim
Here’s a quick overview of the most read articles features on IOL this weekend.
Taxi Council breaks ranks on private lift ban controversy
The Western Cape branch of the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) has taken a different stance from its Mpumalanga counterpart regarding private vehicle lifts, following a R2500 ransom incident in that province.
WATCH: Taxi driver allegedly killed by police for ‘leaning on police van’
Taxi driver, Luvuyo Vimba, who operated in Hout Bay, allegedly got into an altercation with police before he was chased by officers and beaten and assaulted with a sjambok.
As a motorist, can I pick up a hitch-hiker? Santaco sets the record straight on social media chatter
Santaco has set the record straight on rules around picking up hitch-hikers and when exactly a motorist doing so blurs the lines.
Long-distance passengers remain stranded in KZN
Hundreds of commuters were left stranded during the ongoing long-distance taxi strike in Durban. Discover the complexities behind the permit disputes and the fallout impacting daily travellers.
Weather Warning | KZN braces for more snow and heavy rainfall
The SA Weather Service issued a level 4 warning with rains and snowfall expected in KZN and the Eastern Cape.
Businesses in KZN counting costs after devastating snowstorm
The tourism and freight industries are counting heavy revenue losses amounting to millions of rand in the aftermath of the snowstorm that wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal.
E-hailing council EPCO pleased as Shesha App moves from ‘bully tactics’
E-Hailing Partner’s Council (EPCO) has previously accused the Shesha App of undermining its efforts to safeguard the interest of e-hailing drivers.