While international travel remains banned, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the NCCC and Cabinet are discussing a way forward.
The Road Traffic Amendment Bill states that drivers must be completely sober before getting behind the wheel.
Fikile Mbalula said citizens are out of control in terms of alcohol. He said laws must be reviewed in terms of access.
Speaking at the launch of the National Taxi Lekgotla on Thursday, industry members convened to pave a way towards formalising the sector.
Both McBride and Ncube will cross-examine and present their evidence respectively on Thursday, 20 August 2020.
Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula said the appointment of Letsoalo will go a long way in placing the RAF on a stable footing.
Hundreds of people filled the streets during the funeral of struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni, prompting questions as to whether lockdown regulations were followed.
Fikile Mbalula has fallen out with Herman Mashaba big time on Tuesday, with the minister taking offence to a claim he’s dismissed as ‘fake news’.
The transport Minister condemned the shootout that took place at OR Tambo on Saturday, saying crime will not be tolerated.
Fikile Mbalula said there are some people who believe the government should not be respected following certain decisions it has taken like the return of the alcohol ban.
Mbalula has told taxi drivers to speak to passengers politely”like one would be spoken to on an airplane” by a host or hostess. .
For those who need a refresher on the inter-provincial travel laws, Fikile Mbalula has just announced some minor adjustments for taxis and buses.
After Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula’s controversial ‘eat the virus’ comment, it wasn’t hard to imagine Max Hurrell whipping up a remix.
In a tirade involving many exclamation marks, EFF member Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, hit out at Zweli Mkhize, Fikile Mbalula and the ANC on Tuesday.
Fikile Mbalula gave permission for airlines to fill every seat on-board their planes from Wednesday. The EFF, however, are not happy with the decision.
A journalist has been shot in the face after police allegedly fired rubber bullets at taxi drivers in Mpumalanga on Monday 29 June.
The minister of transport doesn’t want a ‘war’ but says that government will act harshly and decisively against those seeking to undermine the law.
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has eased restrictions for the aviation industry, arguing that flights should operate at 100% capacity.
From Wednesday, more airports will open for business and even recreational flights will be allowed. But the changes for Level 3 come with warnings.
The taxi industry has lashed out at government over its R billion relief package, branding it a slap in the face and are calling on Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula to avail more money
Taxis are back on the roads despite still having a bone to pick with minister Mbalula.
Fikile Mbalula attempted to calm tensions during the taxi strike, but only achieved the opposite.
Gun shots rang out during Monday’s taxi strike, as police attempted to control the situation.
The move comes after Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula announced on Friday that R1.135 billion in relief had been allocated to the taxi industry to aid thousands of taxis and their operators during the lockdown, which has left many people jobless and brought certain sections of the economy to a standstill
Taxi union Santaco say that taxi operators will only receive around R1 000 once-off from government, which falls well below their request.