Taxi strike: Townships endure severe shortages and price hikes
“Bakeries are no longer distributing bread because it is not safe in the townships.”
News | 10 August 2023
How the taxi industry works in the Western Cape
Here are facts on how big the industry is, how much drivers make, and the taxi industry’s role in crime
By Liezl Human and Ella Morrison
Explainer | 10 August 2023
Cape law enforcement officer’s trial delayed due to taxi strike
Most cases were delayed at Wynberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday as staff and interpreters struggled to get to work
Brief | 10 August 2023
Taxi strike death toll mounts as minister and mayor hit stalemate
Five people have died in incidents related to the taxi strike, announces police minister Bheki Cele
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
News | 8 August 2023
Taxi council must prove it took reasonable steps to stop violence, rules court
SANTACO will have to show it complied with an interdict and is not in contempt of court
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 8 August 2023
“Alex Mafia” case: Judge urges people to complain to the Press Ombud rather than the courts
Judge Ingrid Opperman says Lemane Sithole and Michael Maile’s application “abused the court process”
Law | 8 August 2023
Lack of mining jobs spurs protest in Kagiso
Pan African Resources says it will not give in to the “equivalent of a construction mafia”
By Chris Gilili
News | 8 August 2023
Philippi library closes after robbery and vandalism
“Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
News | 8 August 2023
Durban homeowners withhold payments to protest rates hike
Homeowners say the eThekwini municipality’s 2023/2024 budget does not take into account the inclusive needs of ratepayers.
News | 8 August 2023