June-31 July 2025

Has the Taxi Editorial Industry Abandoned its Transformation Vision?

Although reforms in the taxi industry are frequently discussed, measurable progress remains limited. Some stakeholders highlight significant achievements in professionalising the sector, noting that...

Prayer for Peace and Unity in the Eastern Cape: Warring Factions Reconcile at UNCEDO Taxi Association Event

The UNCEDO Taxi Association in the Eastern Cape convened a significant prayer meeting attended by over 1,300 delegates, including representatives from its 61 branches, church and community leaders, as...

Cape Chamber of Commerce strengthens working relationship with taxi industry

The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry has strongly condemned the criminal activities contributing to violence within the taxi sector. Derryn Brigg, Deputy President of the Chamber, emphasized that...

Leadership changes announced at Menlyn’s AGM

Limpopo: The Menlyn Taxi Association (MTA) recently re-elected William Mahlangu as chairperson during its Annual General Meeting in Bela Bela. Outgoing secretary and current TOPICA executive Kenny...

SANTACO constitutional AGM passes new resolutions

Gauteng: The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) recently conducted its first fully constitutional Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Borchwood Hotel and O.R. Tambo Conference Centre. The...

Taxi operators lose millions in MTN’s BEE investment scheme as it shuts down

MTN launched the Zakhele Futhi (MTNZF) Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) scheme in 2019 to empower black investors, including taxi operators, by offering shares at R20 each. However...

KwaZulu-Natal MEC Duma assures Toyota South Africa Motors will not face retaliation amid R6.5 billion insurer lawsuit

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) states it is not involved in the R6.5 billion damages claim against the KwaZulu-Natal government and other state bodies named in the lawsuit over damages at TSAM’s...

Transport Minister promises to link vehicle instalments to the operating license lifespan

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy spelt out the government’s new strategy for transforming the taxi industry at the 2025 Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) recently held in Pretoria. The...

Gauteng National Taxi Alliance trains administrators in IT skills

The Gauteng National Taxi Alliance (GNTA) has implemented information technology training programmes designed to empower administrators from its affiliated taxi associations. A recent workshop held at...