Transport
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
How the taxi industry works in the Western Cape
Here are facts on how big the industry is, how much drivers make, and the taxi industry’s role in crime
By Liezl Human and Ella Morrison
Explainer | 10 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
Lives of poor and working class people upended by violent taxi strike
“Ordinary people like me are the ones suffering” says patient as clinic services impacted by taxi strike
By Sandiso Phaliso, Matthew Hirsch and Vincent Lali
News | 4 August 2023
Thousands of commuters stranded, vehicles petrol bombed and traffic gridlocked as taxi strike causes chaos on Cape Town roads
City seeking urgent interdict against the taxi strike
By Matthew Hirsch, Sandiso Phaliso and Liezl Human
News | 3 August 2023
MyCiTi the focus of Cape Town’s new public transport business plan
A 15-year public transport plan passed by Council focuses on road-based public transport in the face of collapsed rail system
News | 3 August 2023
Judge Makhubele hearing postponed because of outstanding legal fees
“Millions” owed for the judge’s legal representation
News | 1 August 2023