Transport
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
By Sandiso Phaliso and Yaseen Bardien
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
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
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
Brief | 25 August 2025
Dust settles after Maponya Mall taxi violence
Taxis and e-hailing drivers are operating peacefully for now
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
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
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
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
News | 12 August 2025