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FILE: Taxis seen at the Bellville taxi rank on 6 August 2018, in Cape Town. Picture: EWN

Taxi wars

Taxi inquiry told how easy it was for ex-convicts to acquire operating licenses

By Kgomotso Modise

Santaco chairman Johannes Mkhonza is testifying at the commission on Wednesday.

  • Picture: EWN

    Taxi violence inquiry to hear about fighting over routes

    This week, the commission will move its focus to the taxi industry in Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.

    905 days ago
  • Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN.

    Nyanga police appeal for info after taxi rank triple murder

    Transport MEC Donald Grant says it seems the shooting is linked to a dispute involving the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association and Amaphela taxis.

    1389 days ago
  • Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter.

    KZN police investigate deadly taxi shooting which left 11 dead

    It's understood the ambush shooting occurred last night on the R74 between Colenso and Weenen.

    1480 days ago
  • Two men have been killed and another seriously wounded in a shooting in Marlboro near Sandton on 12 July 2018. Picture: @EMER_G_MED/Twitter

    Taxi association Armsta wants answers on chairperson's murder

    Sam Budzwa and a colleague were shot dead in Malboro, Sandton, on Thursday.

    1489 days ago
  • Two men have been killed and another seriously wounded in a shooting in Marlboro near Sandton on 12 July 2018. Picture: @EMER_G_MED/Twitter

    Armsta confirms chairman gunned down in Marlboro

    Details around the shooting are still sketchy but it’s understood Sam Budzwa received threats on his life over the past two years.

    1489 days ago
  • Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    WC Transport MEC says new taxi leadership will help defuse tensions

    In another outbreak of taxi violence, a driver was killed and four others wounded in a shooting in Masiphumelele.

    1521 days ago
  • Police arresting drivers who were involved in taxi violence in the township of Atteridgeville near Pretoria. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    Tshwane police on high alert in wake of taxi violence

    It’s understood the tensions are between two rival taxi associations fighting over routes from the Pretoria CBD to Atteridgeville.

    1532 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Transport MEC Donald Grant. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    WC Transport MEC threatens to shut down problematic taxi ranks

    At least 10 people have died since Friday in a string of shootings many of which have been linked to taxi violence.

    1535 days ago
  • FILE: A police van seen in Delft following a shooting. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    9 killed in alleged taxi-related violence in Western Cape

    Police have managed to arrest two suspects for a shooting near the Wynberg taxi rank on Friday afternoon where a taxi driver was wounded.

    1537 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages

    Three people killed in suspected taxi violence in Joubert Park

    An unknown gunman randomly opened fire on a group of people at the Joubert Park taxi rank late last night.

    1594 days ago
  • FILE: A South African Police Service van at a crime scene. Picture: Twitter @SAPoliceService

    Taxi boss killed in ambush near Newcastle in KZN

    Police say that the 56-year-old man, who is the chairperson of the Sizwe Taxi Association, was ambushed by unknown gunmen while driving on Sunday night.

    1738 days ago
  • The scene of a crash in Ladysmith where 11 people were killed. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN

    Ladysmith taxi boss killed amid talks between rival associations - dept

    Both the Klipriver and Sizwe Taxi Associations are claiming to be the rightful owners of routes in the area but a court has ruled in favour of the Klipriver group.

    1743 days ago
  • FILE: Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane chairing the meeting with taxi associations. Picture: Clement Manyathela/EWN.

    [LISTEN] MEC threatens to close Vlakfontein route over taxi violence

    A gunfight broke out on Tuesday between the Ennerdale and Lawley associations over the Vlakfontein route.

    1805 days ago
  • Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane. Picture: EWN

    Nkosi-Malobane reaches agreement with feuding taxi associations

    A new taxi rank in Vlakfontein in southern Johannesburg has sparked fresh clashes between taxi operators.

    1805 days ago
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    WC govt intercedes in ongoing Muizenberg taxi feud

    The latest protest on Prince George Road was sparked by the Retreat Taxi Association blocking a section of the freeway near Military Road to prevent illegal taxis.

    1882 days ago
  • FILE: The Noord Taxi Rank in the Johannesburg CDB. Picture: EWN

    Santaco pleads for calm as rival taxi associations clash over routes

    At least three people were killed during shootings and stabbings between drivers in Dube, Soweto this week.

    1888 days ago
  • Police tape. Picture: SAPS.

    Taxi association Wata blames rival for fatal stabbings in Soweto

    The deaths follow a flare up in violence on Tuesday, when two taxi associations were involved in a shootout over taxi routes.

    1890 days ago
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    Security guard & passerby killed in crossfire of taxi shooting in Soweto

    Police say four other people and two taxi owners sustained serious injuries in the shooting and are recovering in hospital.

    1950 days ago
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