News
Minister Chikunga throws JP Smith ‘under the minibus’, demands release of impounded taxis
Minister Chikunga was highly critical of JP Smith and demanded the City of Cape Town release taxis impounded under illegal traffic by-laws.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: Golden Arrow to operate at 50% capacity
Limited Golden Arrow bus services will be available on these Cape Town routes.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: SANTACO distances itself from violence
SANTACO has effectively distanced itself from the deadly Cape Town taxi strike, claiming the unrest was perpetrated by 'non-members'.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Gugulethu Mall looting caught on camera [video]
Rioters linked to the Cape Town taxi strike were caught on camera looting shops inside the Gugulethu Shopping Mall.
![Watch: Gugulethu Mall looting caught on camera [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-gugulethu-mall-looting-video-768x512.jpg)
Travel
British govt adds ‘Cape Town taxi strike’ to list of threats faced by UK travellers visiting South Africa
The Cape Town taxi strike is now listed as a high-level security threat for UK travellers visiting South Africa.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: One person shot and killed in Nyanga clashes [video]
Clashes in Nyanga between a passenger-carrying motorist and large groups linked to the Cape Town taxi strike ended in death.
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Cape Town Buzz
Breakdown in talks means Cape Town taxi strike resumes on Monday, 7 August 2023 [video]
SANTACO has called on its operators to "not interfere with other modes of transport and not take part in any criminal activities."
Crime
Zanikhaya Kwinana: Murder of LEAP officer linked to Cape Town taxi strike [video]
Zanikhaya Kwınana, a young LEAP officer, was gunned down in a murder authorities believe is linked to the Cape Town taxi strike.
![Zanikhaya Kwinana: Murder of LEAP officer linked to Cape Town taxi strike [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/swisherpost-pretoria-saps-office-robbery-768x512.jpg)
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town e-hailing services join taxi strike: Here’s what you must know
Cape Town e-hailing services have been suspended as a show of solidarity to the ongoing taxi strike. Here's what you must know.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town Taxi Strike: SAPS Identifies Hotspot Areas Amid Escalating Violence [video]
The Cape Town taxi strike reared its ugly head on the second day and police have listed these hotspot areas where violence is likely.
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News
Transport minister condemns Cape Town taxi strike
In a statement on Thursday, the Minister strongly condemned any form of violence emanating from the Cape Town taxi strike.
Cape Town Buzz
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
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: Metro police deployed to escort buses
As a means of ensuring passenger safety during the Cape Town taxi strike, City officials have deployed Metro police to escort buses.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxis told to ‘stay-away’ from CBD: Here’s everything we know
Cape Town taxis have enacted a seven-day stay-away in protest against the City's harsh traffic by-laws. Here's everything you must know.
Crime
Taxi driver arrested attempting to cross border into Mozambique with corpse in stolen trailer
Nhlanhla Mkhabela, a taxi driver, is due in court for attempting to smuggle a corpse into Mozambique in a stolen trailer.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Cape Town taxi drivers violent clashes with traffic cops caught on camera [video]
Shocking footage of clashes between Cape Town taxi drivers and traffic cops surfaced on social media. Here's everything we know.
Viral News
Maponya Mall e-hailing attack: SANTACO can’t confirm if taxi drivers were involved [video]
SANTACO says it can't confirm if taxi drivers were behind the vicious e-hailing attack at Maponya Mall on Thursday evening.
![Maponya Mall e-hailing attack: SANTACO can’t confirm if taxi drivers were involved [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/swisherpost-maponya-mall-e-hailing-attack-768x512.jpg)
Crime
Durban taxi war looms as prominent boss gunned down outside her home
A violent taxi war brews in Durban, a day after a prominent boss was gunned down outside her home in broad daylight.
Cape Town Buzz
Suspected Cape Town taxi strike anarchists arrested with petrol bombs [video]
The suspects were caught with 13 petrol bombs in Delft. Police believe the alleged anarchists are linked to the Cape Town taxi strike.
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Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi strike: Capita employees reportedly slept at work to avoid unrest [video]
Employees claiming to work at Capita posted videos of workers sleeping on the floor of a call centre, reportedly due to the ongoing Cape Town taxi strike.
![Cape Town taxi strike: Capita employees reportedly slept at work to avoid unrest [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/capita-cape-town-taxi-strike-768x512.jpeg)
Crime
Cape Town taxi war brews following death of prominent boss
The taxi boss was expected to approve the resumption of the MyCiti Khayelitsha-to-CBD route this week.
Crime
Langa taxi shooting: One dead, off-duty officer wounded in ambush
A taxi shooting in Langa left one dead and an off-duty officer wounded.
Crime
Johannesburg CBD taxis: Four minibuses torched [video]
Four minibuses were torched in Joburg CBD in what's believed to be an attack.
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Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town taxi violence: These routes are currently operational
The transport ministry confirmed the following information about taxi services and commuter routes in Cape Town.
Crime
Taxi violence: Talks between Cape Town gov and industry deadlocked
Mbalula warns of army deployment if the situation in Cape Town doesn't improve.
Cape Town Buzz
Where is SAPS? – Cape Town taxi war continues unabated [video]
No law enforcement was in sight when taxi shootings were reported in a number of townships on Monday evening.
Crime
Cape Town taxi violence: Motorists targeted in turf war [video]
Motorists have become a target in Cape Town's taxi violence.
Crime
Cape Town taxi war: This driver issues chilling warning [video]
Cape Town commuters are urged to avoid approaching taxis, after this video clip surfaced on social media.