For some years now, South Africans have voiced concern and frustration over the regulation of the taxi industry. As tensions between SANTACO, the government, and the public continue to escalate, calls for an improved public transportation system have grown louder. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) describes itself as the unified voice of Mzansi’s […]
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The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government has pledged its support to the grieving family of Mthokozisi (Siyanda) Mvelase, a 27-year-old e-hailing driver who was brutally killed outside Maponya Mall in Soweto last week. Mthokozisi, originally from Nhlungwane near Ulundi in northern KZN, had recently moved to Johannesburg to pursue work as an e-hailing driver. On 13 August 2025, […]
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The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has taken a strong stance against recent social media claims alleging that it has prohibited motorists from carrying passengers, Cape {town} Etc reports. The organisation categorically described these reports as ‘false and misleading,‘ arising from videos that purported to show Santaco members preventing drivers from transporting family and friends. In an […]
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The taxi industry is known for the prominent violence that is caused by the high levels of competition for various routes among different associations. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) is currently facing backlash following an incident that involved some of its members bullying citizens. SANTACO was formed after the government along with taxi […]
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