Mthatha taxi protests: Roads motorists must avoid on Monday, 27 May 2024
Tensions remain palpable in Mthatha as SAPS issue a warning for commuters and motorists to avoid these routes, on Monday.
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Mthatha shutdown on Monday, 27 May 2024: Here are the latest updates
The N2 and R61 highways near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape remained blocked by protesting taxi operators on Monday, 27 May 2024
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Durban taxi shutdown: Latest updates on Friday, 24 May 2024
Durban faced major traffic shutdown on Friday as taxi drivers blocked key roads, causing extensive gridlock.
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A Soweto taxi shutdown? – Here are routes you must avoid on Thursday, 18 April 2024
On Thursday, Soweto will experience significant road closures due to a taxi protest. Key disruptions are expected at Soweto Highway and Main Rd.
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Gauteng taxi shutdown: MEC provides update on WATA/NANDUWE routes
Amid ongoing tensions over a taxi shutdown, the Gauteng Transport Department is yet to decide on the closure of WATA and NANDUWE routes.
Crime
Watch: Ethekwini taxi rams into Metro Police officer after defying orders [video]
A taxi driver was caught on CCTV the moment he rammed into an Ethekwini Metro Police officer outside Moorton Shopping Centre, on Tuesday.
Crime
Latest Nyanga taxi shooting sparks fears of a citywide revolt
Recent taxi shootings in Nyanga, including a fatal incident in NY5, Gugulethu, have escalated fears of a city-wide revolt.
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Margate CBD on edge as rival taxi groups take war to its second day
Escalating taxi violence in Margate CBD continues into the second day.
Viral
Watch: Margate CBD disintegrates into a taxi warzone [video]
Margate CBD was gripped by a wave of taxi violence, on Thursday, with motorists warned to avoid the area until further notice.
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Port St Johns: Warring taxis bring R61 route to standstill on second day of unrest [video]
The R61 route that connects Port St Johns to Lusikisiki was blocked off by taxis on Wednesday, a day after the deadly mass shooting.
Crime
Port St Johns taxi wars turn ugly: At least 19 reportedly killed in mass shooting [video]
Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape has become the latest epicentre of taxi violence, with a recent shooting leaving at least 19 people dead.
Crime
De Deur taxi war rages on with five killed in mass shooting [video]
The De Deur taxi war reared its ugly head on Wednesday after a mass shooting between two associations led to five deaths.
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Taxi protests erupt near Clearwater Mall: Here’s why you must avoid Hendrik Potgieter Road [video]
The mayhem on Hendrik Potgieter Road marked a severe disruption, not only stalling the traffic but also instilling fear among Roodepoort residents and motorists.
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Watch: Heavily Armed Taxi Drivers Cause Shutdown in uMhlanga [Video]
Onlookers took these videos of the tense shutdown, showing several taxi drivers patrolling the roads with heavy artillery.
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Watch: Tsakane Protests Turn Violent After Residents Clash with Riot Police [Video]
Tsakane residents have been without running water for several weeks, leading to their frustrations boiling over into protests.
Cape Town Buzz
Developing: Cape Town taxi operations impacted but no active strike
City of Cape Town MEC for Public Safety JP Smith released a statement shooting down claims of a brewing taxi strike.
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Protesters support vigilante taxi drivers outside KwaNobuhle court
Five “jikeleza” drivers charged with attempted murder.
Cape Town Buzz
Taxi task team reach agreement, but stay mum on details
Three-day imbizo on the way forward for the mini-bus taxi industry ends on a positive note
Cape Town Buzz
SANTACO court interdict application dismissed: Here’s what it means for taxi impoundments
The dismissal of SANTACO’s interdict application implies that the City of Cape Town retains the authority to impound taxis when necessary.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town live traffic updates: Incidents to take note of on Friday, 18 August 2023
This live Cape Town traffic update shows real-time data on incidents and road closures.
Cape Town Buzz
Will Cape Town taxis go on strike again? – Here’s what you must know
Rumours of an impending Cape Town taxi strike, while not true, aren’t exactly farfetched. Here’s everything you must know.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town commuters warned to ignore ‘taxi strike’ fake news
SANTACO and the City of Cape Town have condemned circulating messages about the second coming of a taxi strike.
Cape Town Buzz
SANTACO calls off Cape Town taxi strike with ‘immediate effect’
SANTACO called off the Cape Town taxi strike following a week of devastation that culminated in five deaths and 198 active criminal cases.
Crime
Dr Kar Hao Teoh: British doctor killed in Cape Town taxi violence
British orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kar Hao Teoh took a wrong turn from the Cape Town airport and became a casualty of the raging taxi strike.
Cape Town Buzz
Will Cape Town taxis return on Thursday, 10 August 2023? – Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis could return to operations as early as Thursday, 10 August 2023, if these permutations take shape.
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Minister Chikunga throws JP Smith ‘under the minibus’, demands release of impounded taxis
Minister Chikunga was highly critical of JP Smith and demanded the City of Cape Town release taxis impounded under illegal traffic by-laws.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: Golden Arrow to operate at 50% capacity
Limited Golden Arrow bus services will be available on these Cape Town routes.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: SANTACO distances itself from violence
SANTACO has effectively distanced itself from the deadly Cape Town taxi strike, claiming the unrest was perpetrated by ‘non-members’.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Gugulethu Mall looting caught on camera [video]
Rioters linked to the Cape Town taxi strike were caught on camera looting shops inside the Gugulethu Shopping Mall.
Travel
British govt adds ‘Cape Town taxi strike’ to list of threats faced by UK travellers visiting South Africa
The Cape Town taxi strike is now listed as a high-level security threat for UK travellers visiting South Africa.