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Taxis: The illegitimate children of Mzansi’s transport industry

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It is clear that the democratic government has failed the taxi industry, not only now during the Covid-19 pandemic, but for decades.

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The disciplinary proceedings against the suspended Rail Safety Regulator CEO started this week

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First ever Gautrain strike comes to an end, union agrees to wage deal

Article Mashadi Kekana - 13 Aug 2018

The first ever Gautrain strike has ended following following two weeks of marathon negotiations

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Gautrain will operate on public holiday, no end in sight for strike

Article Tehillah Nieselow - 9 Aug 2018

The train will operate with a reduced service during peak periods

Gautrain strike to continue, Cape Town taxi strike called off

Article Tehillah Nieselow & Jenni Evans - 7 Aug 2018

The Gautrain has been running during peak periods with reduced services since July 30

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Gautrain strike: Wage negotiations with the help of the CCMA underway

Article Mashadi Kekana - 6 Aug 2018

The striking workers and the company are in talks, with the help of the CCMA, to address the impasse but there is no guarantee of a speedy resolution

Striking workers call for Gautrain boycott

Article Tehillah Nieselow - 2 Aug 2018

The Gautrain is moving to normalise operations during peak periods amidst commuter frustration over reduced services during the industrial action

Gautrain’s first ever strike

Videos Staff Reporter - 30 Jul 2018

The UNTU embarked on a strike on Monday morning, demanding a 10% wage increase from the Bombela Operating Company which runs the Gautrain

Commuters suffer as Gautrain strike set to continue

Article Tehillah Nieselow & Alex Mitchley - 30 Jul 2018

The United National Transport Union has denied that buses were prevented from leaving the Gautrain depot in Midrand

Gautrain bus delays as first ever strike kicks off

Article Tehillah Nieselow - 30 Jul 2018

The Gautrain is operating a reduced service consisting of a peak period train service between Centurion and Sandton every 12 minutes

EXPLAINER: Why Gautrain workers are on strike

Article Khulekani Magubane - 30 Jul 2018

The United National Transport Union is demanding a basic salary increase of 10%

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#BusStrike: Taxis bracing for busy day as bus drivers go on strike

Article Jenni Evans - 18 Apr 2018

Bus services such as MyCiTi, Putco, Rea Vaya, Gautrain bus service and Algoa Bus Company are among those whose services will be suspended

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