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Mthatha news: Scores of minibus taxis impounded in Mthatha

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Scores of minibus taxis impounded in Mthatha: A total of 115 minibus taxis were impounded in Mthatha following a wildcat strike by taxi drivers who blocked one of the city’s busiest streets with their vehicles protesting against the closure of around 10 taxi ranks by Police Minister Bheki Cele. Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. WATCH: Durban mall was not attacked: Some people are saying the video was taken in 2017 while others are saying the video was taken in a mall in Mthatha and it was a Game liquor store that was attacked. The South African Police Service has warned strikers to behave …

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Mthatha news: Tough rap for rogue taxis

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Tough rap for rogue taxis: BREAKING THE LAW: A taxi stops for hitchhikers along the forbidden R61 route near the Mthatha Circus Triangle mall yesterday Picture: SIKHO NTSHOBANE Eastern Cape transport authorities issued the warning yesterday after some taxis were seen picking up ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Boyfriend arrested almost a year after skipping bail for brutal assault: An Eastern Cape man who burned his girlfriend with a hot iron two years ago is due back in court in Mthatha on Tuesday. Thozamile Gawula who's in his thirties, allegedly attacked his girlfriend, Mihle Sibembe …

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Mthatha news: South Africa: Eastern Cape Government and Taxis Strike a Deal

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South Africa: Eastern Cape Government and Taxis Strike a Deal: "We intend to use this grant to travel to hot spots like Mthatha and other areas rocked by taxi violence," he said. "We are also on a massive outreach program to educate our members about the requirements needed when applying for a permit to avoid being ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. South Africa: Hawks Pounce On Raf Fraudsters: They will appear again before the Flagstaff Magistrate court on 4 July 2016. The other 28 suspects, their cases are currently on trial before the Mthatha, Port St Johns and Bizana Magistrate courts. …

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You may struggle to get to work to-morrow

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There is a Provincial Taxi Protest Action planned for Friday 10th June. Taxis plan to block all roads which will include even preventing private vehicles from proceeding. Implications are that some employees & scholars will not get to their destinations. A complete shutdown is planned to begin from as early as 4:00 am until Friday afternoon. Take water, chargers, some food and a sense of humour with you before setting out to-morrow. …

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IPTS Affected Taxi’s

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Dear Ratepayers, Business and Civil Society, The initial compensation agreement between the NMBM and the taxi industry included 60 Directly Affected Taxi Operators. These directly affected taxi operators agreed to hand in their vehicles and operating licenses to the NMBM for an amount of R6 500 per month each as compensation during the implementation of the pilot phase of the IPTS project. The pilot phase was to run for a period of one year commencing January 2013 – January 2014 at which point the compensation to Kyoscan would cease. The pilot phase came to an end on 21 January …

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OMG The Damn Taxi Industry is Cheating

Quick let's send this latest outrage on to as many people in our address book as we can - well done guys, you have now all done your civic duty which is sure to change the government. Now, go back to your FB'ing and Twittering. The e-mail below is doing the rounds AGAIN - the last time was in 2008 and was also timed around some or other government election or other: PETROL SLIPS ALWAYS ask for a cash slip when filling up your vehicle's tank, even if paying with cash and even if you intend on throwing the slip away, because: The pump attendants take these unclaimed cash slips from the …

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