April - 30 May 2026

Taxi drivers’ improved working condition is crucial for commuter safety and customer care

The minibus taxi industry deserves recognition for prioritizing customer safety and service. It has transformed from a once-feared sector into a leading public transport option, thanks to initiatives...

Government faces R80 billion BRT dilemma as funding shortages put taxi operators at risk

It took a decade for Rustenburg taxi operators to back the government’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, but their hopes were dashed in minutes by a media statement issued by transport authorities...

Western Cape’s new leadership urged to put taxi operators first

The newly installed provincial executive committee of Western Cape SANTACO has been encouraged to improve conditions for taxi operators across the region. This follows the recent elective conference...

Boy Zondi Delivers Bheki Sokhela Memorial Lecture: History of Taxi Industry & His Life

The life of the former chairperson of the Umngungundlovu Regional Taxi Council was honoured at an event held at Shuku’s Green Leaf Estate in Pietermaritzburg recently, attended by members of the taxi...

Mashonisa: Illegal lending surges in South Africa amid rising living costs

Did you know that according to the law, if you owe an unregistered “mashonisa” (loan shark) money, you are not legally obliged to pay it back? According to the National Credit Regulator (NCR), any...

Growing calls for VAT Exemption for taxi industry

Taxi operators in the Western Cape are calling on the government to scrap Value Added Tax (VAT) on purchases of new vehicles. This they believe would make the prices of new vehicles affordable, as it...

Wanatu receives e-hailing license ahead of Uber

Wanatu, a South African e-hailing company, became the first to secure a certificate of operation before international competitors like Bolt and Uber. Records from the National Public Transport...

Taxi commuters face rising fares

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has stated that fare increases are unavoidable following recent rises in fuel prices. Taxi commuters across the country will be subject to higher...