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South Africa’s driver’s licence good news

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South Africa announces driver’s licence good news – 21 January

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Significant decline in 2022 festive season road fatalities

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South Africa’s driver’s licence good news

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South Africa announces driver’s licence good news – 21 January

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Significant decline in 2022 festive season road fatalities

Cyril Ramaphosa economic recovery plan 22
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Ramaphosa: Taxi Lekgotla must emerge with blueprint to stop road carnage

By Thabo Baloyi26-10-2020 09:37

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to elaborate on government’s efforts to address flaws in the public transport system

Maphatsoe hits back at Mbalula
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Maphatsoe hits back at Mbalula, calls him ‘stupid’

By Thabo Baloyi13-10-2020 15:34

MKMVA President Kebby Maphatsoe has denied the military wing is aligned to any faction in the ANC and has called on Mbalula to get Prasa’s affairs on track

Fikile Mbalula ‘horrified’ by
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Fikile Mbalula ‘horrified’ by deadly KwaZulu-Natal crash

By Thabo Baloyi22-09-2020 16:04

Meanwhile, the search is on for the driver of the truck who fled the scene of the accident

Gauteng dad decapitating
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Man arrested for stealing copper cables worth over R500 000

By Thabo Baloyi15-09-2020 14:06

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said they had also seized a bakkie and tools, which may have been used during the commission of the crime

Fikile Mbalula national taxi cape town
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National Taxi Lekgotla is reimagining an industry of the future – Mbalula

By Andrea Chothia11-09-2020 20:00

According to Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, the National Taxi Lekgotla will take place next month on 29 October 2020.

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ANC rubbishes Mbalula corruption allegations by ‘faceless individuals’

By Dan Meyer07-09-2020 17:38

The ANC said the claims are “unsubstantiated” and seek only to attack the integrity of Mbalula, who they have full confidence in.

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Taxis make up the bulk of all public transport in SA

By Thabo Baloyi26-06-2020 11:43

Putting aside the horror stories usually associated with the taxi industry, the sector has been acknowledged as the ultimate choice of transport for South Africans and the thousands of jobs it creates

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Taxi strike: Police open fire on protesters [video]

By Siviwe Breakfast22-06-2020 14:11

Gun shots rang out during Monday’s taxi strike, as police attempted to control the situation.

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Santaco unhappy with government’s taxi relief package offer

By Dan Meyer19-06-2020 17:37

Taxi union Santaco say that taxi operators will only receive around R1 000 once-off from government, which falls well below their request.

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Transnet subject employees to lifestyle audit in order to ‘rebuild trust’

By Dan Meyer18-06-2020 13:35

Transnet say that they want to ensure that their employees spending is above board and rebuild trust after corruption allegations.

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Prasa officials dismissed amid procurement irregularities

By Siviwe Breakfast08-06-2020 18:13

Prasa says the dismissal of four senior officials signals their crackdown on irregular procurement practices.

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Mbalula to engage the taxi industry on massive fare hikes

By Thabo Baloyi07-06-2020 17:40

The minister has warned that the shockingly high taxi fare increases could be unlawful and is willing to take the matter up with the Competition Commission for final determination, should push come to shove

Mbalula inspects Lanseria International Airport
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Lanseria Airport compliant with COVID-19 lockdown regulations – Mbalula

By Andrea Chothia06-06-2020 12:43

With an annual 2.4 million passenger servicing record, it’s pertinent that Lanseria International Airport adheres to the COVID-19 regulations.

Athletes leave hotspots
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Athletes might be permitted to leave hotspots for training and matches

By James Richardson30-05-2020 17:28

The transport department have left the door open for allowances to be made for athletes to leave coronavirus hotspots to train or take part in events.

Fikile Mbalula welcomes Prasa executives
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Mbalula: All-day public transport permitted under Level 3

By Thabo Baloyi30-05-2020 15:25

Under level 3 of the national lockdown, which comes into effect on Monday, 1 June 2020, all sectors of the economy will be allowed to operate which means it’s back to work for many South Africans and naturally, more movement on the roads

Fikile Mbalula welcomes Prasa executives
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Prasa appoints key executives to help ‘stabilise’ the entity

By Andrea Chothia29-05-2020 17:09

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the appointment of the new Prasa executives.

Mbalula reverts back to 70% loading capacity rule for taxis
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Lockdown transport: Mbalula on taxis, roadblocks and repatriation

By Dan Meyer03-04-2020 22:27

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says he has been navigating his way through ‘unchartered waters’ with his ‘fix-it’ approach.

Mbalula reverts back to 70% loading capacity rule for taxis
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Mbalula backtracks: 70% loading capacity allowed for taxis

By Andrea Chothia02-04-2020 09:03

Hours after the directive that taxis could take 100% loading capacity, provided passengers wear masks, Mbalula rescinded the decision.

Fikile Mbalula says german government will evacuate their citizens from SA during lockdown
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‘German government to evacuate their citizens from SA’ – Mbalula

By Andrea Chothia27-03-2020 19:49

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says german tourists will be evacuated from South Africa early next week in the midst of lockdown.

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Here’s how the lockdown will affect taxis, buses, trains and e-hailing services [videos]

By Cheryl Kahla25-03-2020 20:45

The National Department of Transport confirmed that provision would be made for “essential transport services” to continue during the 21-lockdown. Here’s what you need to know.

Cape Town municipality cuts Pr
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Cape Town municipality cuts Prasa water supply, electricity to follow

By (ANA) African News Agency09-03-2020 18:59

As promised, the City of Cape Town have cut Prasa’s water supply and say that if they don’t pay their bills, electricity will follow.

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Pay up or else: CoCT threaten water and power cuts for indebted Prasa

By (ANA) African News Agency06-03-2020 12:59

The City of Cape Town say that if they follow through with the threat, commuter journeys won’t be affected.

ICAD 2019
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Watch: Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula dances ahead of ICAD 2019

By Andrea Chothia07-12-2019 14:19

Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalulua breaks it down at Polokwane International Airport for International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD).

Aarto Bill Stealth tax
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City of Cape Town has “no intention” of implementing Aarto Act

By Buhle Lindwa27-10-2019 21:17

The Aarto Act is predicted to create an expensive “bureaucratic tangle”.

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OUTA opposes Aarto Act stating it will cause “road rage” instead of safety

By Buhle Lindwa18-10-2019 11:39

“The Aarto Act is a big push to make money by bullying those who have acquired infringement notices to pay immediately.”

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