The internet has been sent into a frenzy after a video clip went viral, where an e-hailing driver was brutally attacked and reportedly killed. In the gruesome video captured by a dashboard camera, a man and a woman can be seen ganging up against the male driver, physically attacking him while the car was in […]
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The multi-award-winning musician Cassper Nyovest has finally provided an update on a disappointing ordeal he had with the e-hailing company, Uber. Earlier this month, the Move for me hitmaker opened up about becoming a victim of theft. This comes after he used the Uber courier service to send an expensive gift package to a close […]
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E-hailing drivers will begin receiving their transport permits from Friday under the new National Land Transport Amendment (NLTA) Act. The legislation requires drivers to obtain operating licenses that clearly outline the geographic areas in which they are permitted to transport passengers for payment. According to SABC News, Department of Transport spokesperson Collen Msibi confirmed that the new […]
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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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Amid the heated debate on social media platforms, the Uber driver who allegedly threatened to rape media personality, Anele Mdoda, broke his silence and shared his side of the story. In his turn of events, the driver who was left unnamed, denied the allegations that caused an uproar on social media. Speaking to Maphephandaba, he said […]
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There seems to be a gleam of hope for Uber riders, as the e-hailing service vows to take the necessary steps on the matter reported by media personality, Anele Mdoda. This follows after Anele shared a clip of the driver who allegedly threatened to rape her to teach her a lesson, due to her not […]
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Media personality, Anele Mdoda recently shared a horrific altercation between her and an Uber driver who threatened to rape her, while she was travelling in Cape Town. Anele shared clips of the altercation on her X (formerly Twitter) page, she said after the rape threat she pretended to be live on Instagram, while she was […]
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A disturbing video shared by @MDNnews on X (formerly known as Twitter) has gone viral, showing an Uber/Bolt driver being brutally assaulted and robbed by passengers. The footage reveals a planned attack, starting with a front-seat passenger pulling the handbrake, causing the vehicle to come to a sudden stop. As the driver tried to come […]
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Uber drivers are gearing up to challenge the South African division of the global e-hailing service over its rule that new cars on the platform must be no older than three years. Uber clarified that this requirement applies only to new drivers joining the platform. The company stated that this guideline aims to enhance safety […]
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