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Fikile has a daring plan for taxis

National Thanduxolo Jika & Mail Guardian Correspondent - 13 Aug 2020

The transport minister presented to the ANC’s top body a proposal to establish a bank for taxi operators and to subsidise the industry

Scores die in Western Cape’s deadly taxi tit-for-tat

National Lester Kiewit - 2 Aug 2020

Forty-three people were shot dead in the first six months of this year in the Western Cape’s intractable taxi violence, while close to 100 have been arrested and 40 are on court rolls in connection with the conflict

Covid-19 positive health workers accused of ‘carelessness’

Coronavirus Sarah Smit - 1 Aug 2020

Mediclinic workers say the company is not taking responsibility for a Covid-19 outbreak at a Pretoria hospital

Covid logic beats ‘irrational’ human logic

Coronavirus Philip Machanick - 29 Jul 2020

The virus will lose if the government and high-profile people communicate effectively the reasons for restrictions and the compromises that have been made

Taxis: The illegitimate children of Mzansi’s transport industry

Coronavirus Themba Dlamini - 9 Jul 2020

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

The taxi industry deserves a full load of respect

Coronavirus Mcebo Dlamini - 24 Jun 2020

If the government has money to bail out the aviation, energy and broadcasting industries, why can it not help this anchor of our economy?

Virus shakes up taxi sector

Business Thando Maeko - 7 May 2020

Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown have continued to tear through profits in the taxi industry, requiring the sector to formulate a new approach for how it operates, even beyond the pandemic

How South Africa’s minibus taxi industry exploits its drivers

Article Magnificent Mndebele & Musawenkosi Cabe - 20 Dec 2019

The drivers who are the bedrock of the public transport system are often paid less than the sectoral determination stipulates

Death or taxes for polluting plastic

Article Lynley Donnelly - 18 Apr 2019

South Africa's apathetic attitude to plastic use requires an intervention — but what would work here?

Taming Kenya’s matatu madness

Africa Njeri Kimani - 16 Nov 2018

In a renewed crackdown, taxis and buses that ignore safety rules are being taken off the country’s roads

Getting from point A to point B safely

Article Welcome Lishivha - 27 Jul 2018

South African drivers like to make up their own rules

The sterrings of the journey

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 4 May 2018

The queue marshal and the taxi owner: Snapshots from the life and times of the taxi

Metered taxis deny involvement in death of Taxify driver

Article Gemma Ritchie - 6 Mar 2018

Taxi council distances its members from the violence, claiming the death of Siyabonga Ngcobo was a fight between Uber and Taxify drivers

Unfinished Ekurhuleni taxi ranks cost R72m

Article Athandiwe Saba - 2 Mar 2018

An internal Ekurhuleni report reveals that a staggering escalation of costs were approved

Uber suffers new blow as EU court rules it’s a taxi service

Article Danny Kemp - 20 Dec 2017

The EU's top court ruled on Wednesday that Uber is an ordinary transportation company instead of an app and should be regulated as such

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SANDF hid R200m expenditure on ‘Covid’ drug it can’t use

Sabelo Skiti - 22 Oct 2020

Military health officials are puzzled by the defence department importing a drug that has not been approved for treating coronavirus symptoms from Cuba

National

Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

Eyaaz Matwadia - 22 Oct 2020

Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators

National

Unions cry foul over SABC dismissal costs and retrenchments

Sarah Smit - 21 Oct 2020

Broadcaster bodies say claims that a recent skills audit is unrelated to retrenchments are ‘irrational’

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Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing