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Transport, which has previously been the largest contributor to the headline rate, increased by 11.1% year-on-year and contributed 1.6 percentage points. Photo: (Delwyn Verasamy, M&G)

Public transport inequality

The Competition Commission’s market inquiry reveals that South Africa’s public transport system remains skewed by class, advantaging middle- and high-income earners

Pupils are condemned to death road

Parents depend on often unroadworthy vehicles to get their children to school because provincial departments are not fulfilling their obligations

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani spoke at a specially convened press conference at the presidential palace in Kabul.

Everyday commute of curiosity

When I have conversations with women, they ask about my religion and my reasons for wearing hijab.

Public transport in Durban, bedevilled by two successive crony contracts, is regarded as wide open for corruption, taxi bosses said, echoing councillor concerns and the call for a commission of inquiry.

‘State must step up on taxi safety’

Drivers’ reactions to the news of two women being robbed and raped in taxis have been mixed, but the industry agrees it needs to step up precautions

Taxi industry tries to usher in smart card system

The smart card will benefit taxi drivers, commuters and owners – but previous attempts to introduce it were met with violent opposition.

Public transport in Cape Town and its surrounds has stabilised somewhat following two weeks of disruption due to ongoing conflict over routes between two rival taxi associations.

The taxi strike: Seven things you need to know

Scores of commuters have been left stranded as thousands of taxi drivers march to the department of transport and community safety in Johannesburg.

Susan Woolf’s exhibition involving taxi hand signals is the culmination of nine years of research. It includes painted signs and shapes the blind can read.

The art of taxi hand signals

A new exhibition reveals the silent language used by millions of South Africans to travel through life.

Opinion: On taxis and taxi drivers

Mpho Moshe Matheolane recalls a scary incident while riding in a taxi and wonders how to improve the South African public transport system.

Taxi signs get the finger on South African stamps

Taxi signs get the finger on South African stamps

From solid fists to raised victory signs, South Africa’s unique hand signals used to hail minibus taxis have been inked into postage stamps.