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….
