FlySafair, a leading South African domestic airline, is facing a major threat of being grounded or fined after the Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) confirmed that the company does not comply with local aviation legislation. This follows a recent similar ruling from the International Air Services Council (IASC), which found that FlySafair’s shareholding structure is…
Dobsonville Roodepoort Leratong Johannesburg Taxi Association (DORLJOTA) chairperson, Peter Mabe, has called on the government to fulfil its long-standing promise of subsidizing the taxi industry without further delays. Speaking at the DORLJOTA AGM recently held in Ethekwini, Durban, Mabe expressed sympathy for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, acknowledging the challenging task she inherited to fast-track the…
Oupa “Dallas” Sithole, described by those who knew him as a quiet person whose only sin could have been that he was too trustworthy, was brutally shot and killed on December 23rd at his business premises in Soshanguve. Sithole, the general secretary of the South African Long and Local Bus and Taxi Organization (Sallbto) and…
The Joe Sibanyoni Foundation (JSF) is gearing up for a productive 2025, with plans to roll out a series of community and social empowerment programmes. Launched last year by Joe Sibanyoni, executive president of SALLBO and Taxi Choice, the foundation serves as a platform to build collaborative relationships with corporate and public sector partners. Its…
Taxi associations have rallied in support of Ithala Bank to prevent its complete closure. This follows the KwaZulu-Natal legislature’s Economic Development and Tourism Portfolio Committee’s decision to back Ithala Bank in its legal battle against liquidation, urging national parliament to intervene. “The Prudential Authority’s decision to pursue liquidation undermines these efforts and the broader developmental…
As we usher in the new year with optimism, many of us have big ambitions and a long list of long-term personal goals, along with detailed plans on how we want to achieve them. However, the challenge lies in translating these plans into action. This is a struggle the taxi industry knows all too well….
Bridge Taxi Finance backed by Old Mutual has run into financial trouble, the bad news has been reported to the shareholders of Old Mutual as contained in its quarterly financialstatements. Old Mutual has reported a one-off R155m impairment of Bridge Taxi Finance secured loan as a result of worsening credit losses. When Bridge Taxi Finance…
The taxi industry, like many other sectors, has faced significant challenges in the aftermath of COVID-19. The pandemic not only impacted the health and well-being of individuals but also brought about widespread economic disruptions that have left a lasting mark on communities, businesses and organisations globally. In South Africa, the taxi industry, heavily reliant on…
October is a special period for South Africans as we observe both Transport Month, an important time in the calendar for taxi operators – which also coincides with the World Mental Health Awareness Month. In this edition, TaxiWorld pays special focus on the importance of the two occasions (Transport Month and the World Mental Health…
A filling station in Johannesburg allegedly mixing fuel with paraffin has been exposed and has since been ordered to stop selling the dangerous fuel under the BP branding by the Johannesburg High Court. The findings come after BP approached the courts to stop Boy 50 (Pty) Ltd, a business that sold the extremely hazardous petrol…
