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SANTACO holds off on taxi fare hikes as fuel levy cuts offer temporary relief

Taxi commuters can breathe a sigh of relief for now after the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) confirmed that fares will remain unchanged following the government's latest fuel levy relief measures. The council on Thursday welcomed Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana's, announcement of temporary fuel levy reductions aimed at easing pressure on households and businesses amid soaring fuel costs. SANTACO said it would maintain current fares while engaging government departments […]

todayOctober 22, 2026 156

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Madlanga Commission | Sibanyoni suggests Putco may have set own buses alight

Taxi boss, Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, has told the Madlanga Commission that bus company, Putco, may have set some of its own buses alight amid labour tensions, route disputes and mounting financial pressure. His claims came after the commission played footage of Putco buses being set alight in January 2025. Sibanyoni, who was back on the stand at the commission on Wednesday, suggested the incident warranted further investigation, pointing to protests […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026 105

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Gauteng draws the line as taxi shutdown threat looms

The Gauteng government has pushed back against mounting pressure from the province’s taxi industry, insisting it remains committed to engagement while making it clear that operators cannot dictate how government carries out its responsibilities. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday, Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, responded to concerns raised by the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) Gauteng and the Gauteng National Taxi Alliance […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 3882