Countries ‘Activist’ ordered to remove defamatory social media posts By Tania Broughton GroundUp A “transport activist” has been silenced by the Free State High Court for making defamatory... Read more 20 Oct, 2023
World 21 killed after bus falls from Venice bridge and catches fire Venice — At least 21 people, including two children and foreign tourists, were killed when a bus running on... Read more 4 Oct, 2023
Countries Ramaphosa doesn’t respond to threats, Magwenya tells Cape Town mayor Cape Town – The Presidency has reportedly dismissed Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s warning of declaring an intergovernmental dispute... Read more 16 Aug, 2023
Countries How the taxi industry works in the Western Cape Many shops across Cape Town had no bread on the shelves due to the taxi strike. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks... Read more 11 Aug, 2023
Countries Taxi strike: Santaco ends stayaway with immediate effect Cape Town – The taxi association Santaco has ended its stayaway in the Western Cape after negotiations with the... Read more 10 Aug, 2023
Countries Taxi strike: Townships endure severe shortages and price hikes This is an increasingly common sight in shops across Cape Town as the taxi strike continues. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks... Read more 10 Aug, 2023
Countries Police probe fatal shooting of British national amid Cape Town taxi strike Cape Town – Police are reportedly pursuing an investigation into the killing of a British citizen, which is suspected... Read more 10 Aug, 2023
Countries Taxi strike enters eighth day as Santaco seeks urgent court action over impounded vehicles Cape Town – Taxi commuters in the Western Cape are facing an eighth consecutive day of strike as the... Read more 10 Aug, 2023
Countries Cape Town mayor firm on releasing taxis only upon payment of impoundment fees Cape Town – The City of Cape Town’s executive mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has announced that several thousand minibus taxis... Read more 10 Aug, 2023
Countries Cape Town mayor challenges transport minister’s taxi impound claims Cape Town – A violent taxi strike in Cape Town escalated on Tuesday as Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga called... Read more 9 Aug, 2023