Taxi strike: Townships endure severe shortages and price hikes
“Bakeries are no longer distributing bread because it is not safe in the townships.”
News | 10 August 2023
Cape law enforcement officer’s trial delayed due to taxi strike
Most cases were delayed at Wynberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday as staff and interpreters struggled to get to work
Brief | 10 August 2023
Taxi strike death toll mounts as minister and mayor hit stalemate
Five people have died in incidents related to the taxi strike, announces police minister Bheki Cele
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
News | 8 August 2023
Taxi council must prove it took reasonable steps to stop violence, rules court
SANTACO will have to show it complied with an interdict and is not in contempt of court
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 8 August 2023
Philippi library closes after robbery and vandalism
“Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
News | 8 August 2023
Jobless residents clean up rubbish dumps in Nyanga East
Volunteers work from 9am to 1pm on weekdays
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 8 August 2023
City of Cape Town granted urgent interdict against taxi council
“Stop this madness as soon as possible,” says judge
By Tania Broughton and Daniel Steyn
Law | 7 August 2023
Taxi drivers chase school children in day of violence in Cape Town
Truck driver describes his narrow escape after his vehicle was torched by mob
By Sandiso Phaliso and Qaqamba Falithenjwa
News | 7 August 2023
In photos: Violence marks taxi strike
Two dead, motorists attacked, buses torched, and taxis impounded
Photo Essay | 7 August 2023