Taxi Ranks
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The filthy state of our taxi ranks needs to be addressed
There is wealth in waste – cleaning up taxi ranks can be a source of income
‘I get nothing at the end of the day’
The taxi industry is the backbone of South Africa’s public transport system. But its drivers, at the mercy of their bosses and government, are struggling to survive the new…
Jo’burg’s public transport systems not ready yet for coronavirus
Early studies suggest that the Covid-19 can survive up to three days in droplets that are coughed or sneezed on to surfaces
The success of the public-private partnership
The model has the potential to create significant change in a country in dire need of just that
The sterrings of the journey
The queue marshal and the taxi owner: Snapshots from the life and times of the taxi
The indefatigable taxi is a symbol of defiance
Their history follows the trajectory of the struggle and they are an ever-present reminder of people power, writes Zaza Hlalethwa