South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO)

Gauteng Commuters Stranded as Taxi Strike Brings Daily Life to a Halt

Thousands of commuters across Gauteng were left stranded on Thursday as a strike by members of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in Ekurhuleni spilled over into Johannesburg and other parts of the province, disrupting the lives of workers, students, and small business owners. The strike, triggered by anger over the continued impoundment of… Continue reading Gauteng Commuters Stranded as Taxi Strike Brings Daily Life to a Halt

South Africa’s Roads Under Siege: Taxi Industry Accused of Lawless Intimidation

INTIMIDATION: South African citizens have accused taxi operators of bullying, intimidation, violence, and forcefully imposing their authority on the roads.. Photo: Supplied

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… Continue reading South Africa’s Roads Under Siege: Taxi Industry Accused of Lawless Intimidation

Soweto E-Hailing–Taxi War Boils Over: One Dead, Residents Demand Taxi Industry’s Removal

A bloody flare-up in the long-running conflict between taxi and e-hailing drivers has left one man dead, a taxi torched, and Soweto residents openly demanding that the taxi industry be driven out of their community. By Thursday midday, tensions remained dangerously high after a Toyota Quantum taxi was set alight, hours after a 35-year-old e-hailing… Continue reading Soweto E-Hailing–Taxi War Boils Over: One Dead, Residents Demand Taxi Industry’s Removal

Mall on Lockdown: Angry Residents Demand Action After E-Hailing Driver Gunned Down

REOPENED: Maponya Mall resumes operations after Soweto protests sparked by Wednesday's brutal killing of e-hailing driver Mthokozisi Mvelase. Photo: Supplied

The usually bustling Maponya Mall was eerily quiet this morning as hundreds of angry Pimville residents blocked access roads, barricaded taxi ranks, and vowed not to let the centre reopen until management commits to guaranteeing the safety of shoppers and transport operators. The community’s stand comes less than 12 hours after a 35-year-old e-hailing driver,… Continue reading Mall on Lockdown: Angry Residents Demand Action After E-Hailing Driver Gunned Down

War for the Streets: Maponya Mall Becomes Latest Frontline in Taxi–E-Hailing Clash

Soweto woke up on Thursday morning to the smell of burnt metal and the echo of gunfire still haunting the night. Outside Maponya Mall, a charred shell of what was once a working man’s livelihood stood as a grim reminder of how far the long-running war between minibus taxi operators and e-hailing drivers has spiralled.… Continue reading War for the Streets: Maponya Mall Becomes Latest Frontline in Taxi–E-Hailing Clash

SANTACO Mourns the Loss of Taxi Industry Pioneer Dr. Tshenuwani Farisani

PIONEER: Dr. Tshenuwani Farisani was one of the founding leaders of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and a key figure in shaping South Africa's taxi industry. Photo: SANTACO

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Dr. Tshenuwani Farisani, one of the founding leaders of the council and a key figure in shaping South Africa’s taxi industry. In a heartfelt media statement, SANTACO praised Dr. Farisani for his powerful influence as a liberation theologian, statesman, and… Continue reading SANTACO Mourns the Loss of Taxi Industry Pioneer Dr. Tshenuwani Farisani