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Only the Southern Line reopens as trains back on track in WC
Metrorail said the trial trips would stress-test operational plans for the limited-service to comply with COVID-19 regulations.
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Prasa confirms limited service on 4 rail lines to resume on Wednesday
Prasa said that it would adhere to all COVID-19 hygiene protocols, which include social distancing on platforms and inside trains.
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Cele warns taxi operators against breaking lockdown regulations
Taxi drivers on Monday heeded the South African National Taxi Council’s (Santaco) call to violate regulations by loading 100% capacity per load of passengers.
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‘I’m not fighting with taxi industry leaders’ – Mbalula appeals for unity
The industry has lost millions of rands in revenue since government implemented lockdown regulations that limit capacity in taxis to 70%.
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Mbalula condemns Santaco's decision to load taxis to full capacity
Santaco's leadership made the announcement during a virtual briefing on Sunday following what it called a lack of direction from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula.
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We will operate 100% loads, says Santaco despite lockdown regulations
Level 3 lockdown regulations stipulate that taxis are only supposed to load 70% of each vehicle's capacity.
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Santaco to announce way forward after another failed attempt to meet with govt
Taxi bosses in KwaZulu-Natal are planning to increase fares and scrap some COVID-19 regulations related to loading restrictions.
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Santaco meeting with Mbalula postponed
Saturday’s government's planned meeting with taxi associations was postponed without explanation.
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Alex commuters forced to walk home amid taxi strike
One woman said it was unfair that commuters should suffer because of a misunderstanding between government and the taxi industry.
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Mbalula: There's no more money to offer the taxi industry
Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula said that the government could not give the taxi industry more funds than they had already offered. Speaking in Soshanguve, Mbalula also condemned the blockage of roads after taxi operators used their vehicles and rubble to obstruct traffic.
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Mbalula condemns Gauteng taxi drivers' strike
Customers are expected to arrange alternative transport to return home on Monday afternoon with the expectation of similar morning scenes playing out.
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Mbalula slams Santaco’s planned shutdown as counterproductive
Mbalula says it's unfortunate that South African National Taxi Council's (Santaco) in Gauteng is going ahead with its planned shutdown.
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Mbalula: Licensing and testing centres must tick all the boxes
Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula visited the Sandton licensing and testing centre on 11 June 2020. This comes after licensing centres were given the go-ahead to reopen from 1 June 2020.
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Mbalula outraged as drunk driving may be behind Jozini crash
The driver ploughed the truck into at least 10 vehicles on Wednesday, injuring more than 30 people.
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Mamabolo to speak to Mbalula about Gauteng taxi owners' concerns
MEC Jacob Mamabolo met with the South African National Taxi Council on Wednesday where they managed to reach a decision to hold off on increasing taxi fares for now.
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Mbalula meets with taxi industry to discuss financial impact of COVID-19
Two taxi associations in Johannesburg have already indicated they would be hiking fares from next week by a whopping 172%.
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Mbalula inspects Lanseria Airport to check adherence to lockdown regulations
Some of the measures Lanseria Airport had put in place include wrapping all luggage, temperature screening at terminal building entrances and frequent sanitation in the aircraft.
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Alleged cable thieves must be charged with economic sabotage - Mbalula
Police seized the aluminium cables in the North West earlier this week.
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Acsa needs over R11 billion to survive – Mbalula
The minister said Acsa and some major South African airlines could not be allowed to fail because they played a crucial role in the country’s economy.
