The taxi industry will hold a historic referendum in 2027 to determine how associations affiliate with national umbrella bodies and to curb the growth of splinter groups in North West Province. The referendum puts democracy into practice by allowing taxi operators— not government—to decidehow their associations should be governed and which umbrella body they wish…
Daniel Baloyi was reelected chairperson of the Moruleng and District Taxi Association (MODITA) at its 17 September conference in Moruleng, Rustenburg. In his address, Baloyi reviewed the challenges and achievements of MODITA, an affiliate of the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) and United Taxi Front (UTAF). He said MODITA had acquired three sites for commercial and…
Standard Bank has committed a R9 billion debt facility to fund Sihamba Sonke Mobility (SSM), following its appointment as the Gautrain’s new operator. The appointment officially ended the 19.5-year concession held by the Bombela Concession Company, which had been due to expire in March 2026. Bombela Operating Company continued running the Gautrain under a six-month…
The Federated Local & Long-Distance Taxi Association (FELLDTA) recently brought together Women’s Desk representatives from its 35 affiliated associations for an empowerment event in Silverton, Pretoria. Mashudu Ratau, chairperson of the FELLDTA Women’s Desk, told TaxiWorld the event celebrated women operators’ achievements and created a space to connect, discuss challenges and learn how to build…
North West SANTACO provincial chairperson Ebusang Tladi has challenged the Moruleng & District Taxi Association (MODITA) chairperson Baloyi to an open debate on calls for a referendum that would allow the association’s general membership to decide which mother body they want to affiliate with. Tladi said Baloyi was responsible for splitting the association by joining…
The Department of Transport in the North West says it had abacklog of close to 5 000 operating permits in 2023. Currently, the department says it has managed to process over 3 000 permits. The Department of Transport’s Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) says it is working around the clock to clear the backlog. “As at…
More than 117 delegates from 12 affiliated taxi associations attended the United Taxi Front’s (UTAF) 2026 elective conference, held recently at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Gauteng. Delegates elected Zweli Mchunu as chairperson, expressing confidence in his leadership as the organisation rebuilds following the deaths and resignations of several leaders. These leadership challenges prompted UTAF…
Free State MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport Jabu Mbalula has fulfilled his pledge to prioritise widows in the taxi industry when issuing operating licences. Speaking at a recent ceremony at the Moqhaka Municipality Town Hall in Kroonstad, where operating licences were handed to widows of deceased taxi operators through estate transfers, Mbalula praised…
