All quiet despite talk of violence in taxi dispute: Despite the SMS that made the rounds threatening with violence and interruption of roads in Mthatha, nothing happened but many shops especially those run by foreign nationals remain closed. Some schools in fear of the safety of their pupils and staff ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. EC police continue to maintain heavy presence in Mthatha: Eastern Cape police are continuing to monitor the situation at Mthatha after threats to close down … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: All quiet despite talk of violence in taxi dispute
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Mthatha news: UDM calls for national intervention in Mthatha taxi crisis
UDM calls for national intervention in Mthatha taxi crisis: The United Democratic Movement has called for urgent intervention in the current spate of taxi violence afflicting Mthatha and surrounding areas in the Eastern Cape. The appeal from UDM secretary-general, Bongani Msomi, onFriday, came as police had to ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Mthatha at a standstill as taxi war rages: Mthatha residents woke up to plumes of smoke in the CBD on Friday as an impasse between taxi owners and the … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: UDM calls for national intervention in Mthatha taxi crisis
Mthatha news: Cele: Stabilising violence-plagued taxi industry a priority
Cele: Stabilising violence-plagued taxi industry a priority: Cele earlier this week ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of major taxi routes in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape due to deadly conflict. He says taxi violence in that province has resulted in the deaths of more than 60 people since 2016. Cele's ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Death toll on Vaal Maseru and Translux bus accidents has risen: The death toll on the Vaal Maseru bus accident has risen Picture: SUPPLIED 13 … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Cele: Stabilising violence-plagued taxi industry a priority
Mthatha news: Major EC taxi routes closed indefinitely
Major EC taxi routes closed indefinitely: Major taxi routes around Mthatha will be closed indefinitely following the ongoing conflicts which has resulted in the killing of more than 60 people since it started in 2016. This was announced by Police Minister Bheki Cele on Tuesday (27/03/2018). Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Major taxi routes in Mthatha closed due to ongoing taxi violence: Major taxi routes in Mthatha and surrounding areas, where taxi violence has claimed at least 60 lives since … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Major EC taxi routes closed indefinitely
Metro launches much awaited IPTS
Today marked an important milestone for Nelson Mandela Bay with the official launch of the Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) and opening of the newly constructed bus depot in Cleary Park. This ends a decade of maladministration, corruption and fraud by our predecessors, which had prevented the buses from rolling. Residents will no longer be deprived of safe and affordable public transport, with this coalition government having delivered on its promise to launch the previously … [Read more...] about Metro launches much awaited IPTS
Mthatha news: Two shot dead, two cops stabbed in bizarre taxi attack twist
Two shot dead, two cops stabbed in bizarre taxi attack twist: Two men, one a taxi driver, were killed and two police officers injured during – and after – a suspected hit on a taxi on the R61 between Mthatha and Libode on Wednesday afternoon. Two men were shot and two police officers stabbed between Mthatha and ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. City pay the price for failing to pitch for games: Mthatha City expelled after club’s management didn’t appear before SAFA disciplinary committee … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Two shot dead, two cops stabbed in bizarre taxi attack twist
Mthatha news: Fatal shootings as taxi violence erupts, Mthatha
Fatal shootings as taxi violence erupts, Mthatha: A Task Team comprising of Detectives, Crime Intelligence and Visible Policing members has been established to trace and arrest the suspect/s involved in the murder of a 40 year old taxi driver who was fatally wounded by unknown gunmen at Riverside near ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Mthatha, South Africa — Sunrise, Sunset, and Moon Times for Today: The Sun's altitude in Mthatha today. The horizontal line signifies the horizon, the vertical … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Fatal shootings as taxi violence erupts, Mthatha
Mthatha news: SAPS establish task team to probe minibus taxi shootings in Mthatha
SAPS establish task team to probe minibus taxi shootings in Mthatha: A police task team comprising of detectives, crime intelligence, and visible policing officers has been established to trace and arrest the suspect/s involved in a spate of shootings related to minibus taxi violence in Mthatha, Eastern Cape police said on ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Seven injured in multiple-vehicle collision outside Mthatha: A total of seven people, including pedestrians, were injured after a bus … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: SAPS establish task team to probe minibus taxi shootings in Mthatha
Mthatha news: More than 60 killed in taxi violence
More than 60 killed in taxi violence: “The taxi ranks that had been closed were Ntlaza in Libode, Circus Triangle in Mthatha, Qokolweni in Mthatha and Port St Johns taxi ranks, she said. “Meetings were held with taxi owners, the department and the police. Focus in terms of deployment was ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Ten people die on EC roads on Saturday: “Four people were taken to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha,” said Kupelo. A few hours later, a minibus taxi traveling … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: More than 60 killed in taxi violence
50 Children in Taxi
Overloading school children in taxis is one of the major factors leading to tragedy and serious accidents. Authorities in the Nelson Mandela Metro are clamping down on drivers in order to prevent overloading. This morning, 6 February 2018 at about 07:00, SAPS Kwadwesi members stopped a Quantum taxi in the area and found that instead of the normal 15 seater passenger requirement, 50 children were squashed into the taxi. The driver (33) was arrested on the spot and detained for violating the … [Read more...] about 50 Children in Taxi
King Williams Town news: Chaos as taxi bosses occupy Calata House
Chaos as taxi bosses occupy Calata House: Yesterday, the three ANC leaders formed a crisis committee after rushing to the ANC headquarters at Calata House in King William’s Town to diffuse the chaos. The three ANC heavyweights managed to break the siege by lunchtime after two hours of ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. 3 Bedroom House for Sale in Headlands: 3 bedroom family home on large erf in a quiet area. This neat family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Chaos as taxi bosses occupy Calata House
Gelvandale Taxi Protection Fee (Ghetto Toll Gates) [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. This the problem that the cummunity members of the Northern Areas face on a daily basis. The taxi protection fee situation which puts the lives of the fellow passengers as well as the driver and sliding-door operator at risk. This is caused by the different gangsters in their different locations. Police are aware of the matter but yet no solutions has come forward. Click HERE to find more 'Gelvandale Port Elizabeth' videos. Gelvandale … [Read more...] about Gelvandale Taxi Protection Fee (Ghetto Toll Gates) [video]
Taxi strike put on hold
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and government have reached an agreement to put the planned taxi industry strike on hold, says Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi. The taxi strike was scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday. Minister Maswanganyi on Sunday announced that the strike was put on hold to allow for further engagement on issues that SANTACO brought to the attention of government. He spoke to media in Pretoria in a joint briefing with SANTACO. He said … [Read more...] about Taxi strike put on hold
PE in the news: PE SAPS still searching for hit and run taxi driver
PE SAPS still searching for hit and run taxi driver: Port Elizabeth police are still searching for the driver of a taxi that ploughed into a group of teenagers in Zwide over the weekend, killing three people. Police said the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning when a crowd of school-going ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. NMB metro to launch ‘firewall’ against corruption: PORT ELIZABETH, July 3 (ANA) – The Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) metro will on Monday begin using … [Read more...] about PE in the news: PE SAPS still searching for hit and run taxi driver
Mthatha news: One more killed in EC taxi violence
One more killed in EC taxi violence: Passengers and bystanders have at times been caught in the crossfire in recent months, especially in the OR Tambo region, where gunmen opened fire on everyone next to the Circus Triangle Mall in Mthatha. The violence in the OR Tambo region resulted in ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Citizens have lost faith in ‘Number One’: Fortunately our Mthatha bureau chief Lulamile Feni, was there to record the event. The community of Lusikisiki told Zuma to his … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: One more killed in EC taxi violence
