The suspension of police members in the Western Cape is a welcome step towards holding law-enforcement officers accountable when they are accused of breaking the very laws they are expected to uphold. However, we should not assume that these suspensions will automatically result in mass dismissals or bring immediate stability to the taxi industry. As…
Mandla Gcaba was officially introduced as chairperson of the SANTACO Presidential Council Forum (PCF) at the organisation’s recent elective conference in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. Speaking at the event, Gcaba said he was humbled to lead a forum made up of SANTACO’s elders. He said he was committed to the industry’s success, describing it as a business…
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has successfully concluded its 2026 National Elective held from 25–26 May 2026 at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre. Held under the theme “25 Years of Unity: Building the Taxi Industry Together”, the conference brought together delegates from across the country to reflect on SANTACO’s journey, review progress…
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department and SANTACO plan to ask the Department of Trade and Industry to formally register the taxi industry’s mother body as a taxi business regulator. Creecy said the organisation is recognised by government but does not yet have the authority to set and enforce industry standards across taxi associations….
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has called for lawful immigration reform and warned against protest action that could disrupt public transport, economic activity and regional trade. SANTACO’s National Spokesperson Rebecca Phala says migration into South Africa should happen through legal channels and in line with the country’s immigration laws and regulations. “As a…
The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) is holding a series of provincial policy implementation workshops to consolidate resolutions from its recent policy conference and equip office bearers to turn them into practical actions. According to NTA spokesperson Theo Malele, the Gauteng structures’ policy workshop, taking place at Bela-Bela resort from 24 to 25 June, follows the…
The South African Police Service has suspended numerous Western Cape officers after an investigation into their alleged links to the taxi industry. Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile told the media that 23 officers, including senior commanders, had been suspended. The Station Commander of the Swellendam Police Station is among those implicated. “Unfortunately,…
Speaking after her reelection, SANTACO Women’s Desk Chairperson Duduzekile Maphumulo thanked delegates for the confidence they had shown in the newly elected leadership and commended the electoral committee for overseeing a successful and orderly conference. “We would like to thank all delegates from across the country for the trust they have placed in us and…
