September - 15 November 2026

North West Taxi Referendum Set to Move Forward

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...

MODITA calls for unity as Baloyi is re-elected chairperson

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...

Gautrain new operator secures R9 billion facility as taxi industry is left out

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...

FELLDTA strengthens sisterhood among women in the taxi industry

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...

Tladi urges talks before proposed taxi referendum

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...

North West Transport on track to clear operating license backlog

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...

UTAF strengthens commitment to taxi operators after overcoming challenging times

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...

Mbalula fast-tracks operating licences for widows

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...