Transport

Somerset West taxi shutdown may be extended, says MEC

Taxi drivers feel the pinch as routes between Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Somerset West have been closed for two weeks

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Brief | 1 October 2025

Passenger rail gets back on track, slowly

Most rail lines have reopened, but there is still a long way to go

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Charts | 26 September 2025

Commuters scramble as 30-day taxi shutdown begins

Ten routes from Khayelitsha to Somerset West suspended amid escalating violence

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News | 17 September 2025

Dial-a-ride is an example of good service

City of Cape Town should nurture it, not cut it

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Analysis | 9 September 2025

City of Cape Town pauses decision to cut Dial-a-Ride services

Settlement reached between the municipality and the Western Cape Network on Disability

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Law | 5 September 2025

Disability activists disrupt City of Cape Town transport meeting over Dial-a-Ride cuts

Western Cape Network on Disability is challenging the cuts in court

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Brief | 4 September 2025

Taxi strike leaves Durban commuters stranded

Taxi associations annoyed by impounding of vehicles

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News | 4 September 2025

No train to Mitchells Plain: last steps to fully reopen Central Line

Work has been disrupted and more than 1,250 people still live on the tracks

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News | 1 September 2025

Dial-a-Ride cuts: disability groups disappointed by meeting with City of Cape Town

The City says it is looking for additional funding

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News | 29 August 2025

Commuters stranded in Somerset West amid deadly taxi violence

At least five people dead as tensions between CATA and CODETA boil over

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Brief | 27 August 2025

Disability organisations protest against Dial-a-Ride cuts

City of Cape Town says it has to introduce cuts due to budget constraints

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Brief | 25 August 2025

Dust settles after Maponya Mall taxi violence

Taxis and e-hailing drivers are operating peacefully for now

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Brief | 21 August 2025

Cape Town wants national government to save its disability transport service

But the Department of Social Development denies receiving such a request

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Brief | 20 August 2025

Hundreds shut down Soweto mall after e-hailing driver shot dead and set alight

Residents demand authorities intervene in the conflict between minibus taxi operators and e-hailing drivers

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News | 14 August 2025

Mamelodi shack dwellers given stands a decade ago still live without services

Skierlik lacks waste collection, sewage, electricity and potable water

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News | 14 August 2025

Outcry over cuts to Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride service

From 8 September the service will only be available for wheelchair users and people with severe walking impairments

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News | 12 August 2025