Chaos continues to engulf South Africa’s transport sector as taxi violence escalates into open bullying of private motorists and e-hailing operators, forcing the government to step in. In recent weeks, shocking incidents in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have laid bare how deeply entrenched intimidation tactics have become. Families, commuters, and business owners say they live in fear of taxi operators who forcefully impose their authority on the roads. The tension boiled over last week when Soweto e-hailing driver Mthokozisi Mvelase, 27,…

KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Transport has closed the N2 highway between Kokstad and Port Shepstone due to heavy snowfall, urging motorists and “snow chasers” to avoid the area entirely. The warning came in an urgent statement from the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, who described the situation as life-threatening and called for calm and cooperation. “Our message to motorists and snow chasers is that prevention is better than cure,” said Duma. “We urge motorists and general members of…

A wildfire at the Effingham informal settlement in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, that broke out on Sunday night, 18 May, has left a family mourning after claiming the life of a 29-year-old and leaving over 20 people homeless. The deceased was burnt beyond recognition and has been identified as Ayanda Ziqethu, who is originally from Port St John’s in the Eastern Cape. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Armstrong Duma, confirmed the fatality and extended his condolences. “We extend our…