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Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Taxiraad het bewerings op sosiale media dat die taxibedryf beplan om beslag te lê op privaat voertuie as vals verwerp. Santaco veroordeel mense wat na bewering motors voorkeur en geld eis, en sê sulke optrede is onwettig en die raad onderskryf dit nie. Die woordvoerder, Rebecca Phala, het die publiek aangespoor om padteistering by die polisie aan te meld en nie fopnuus te versprei wat die taxibedryf se beeld skaad nie:

Lester Kiewit speaks to Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala, the spokesperson for Santaco, about criticism of the sector still receiving millions in covid gratuities from the state. The SA National Taxi Council however says the process is above board, tax compliant, and they are keen to see the development of a state subsidy model. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO has pushed back against criticism from the Build One South Africa party, BOSA, over a R408m payout to taxi operators. This after BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane had questioned the Industry's tax compliance after Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed the one-time gratuity, five years post the pandemic. However SANTACO says tax compliance is a requirement for accessing the funds. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala, SANTACO's National Spokesperson

As 59 lives are lost to taxi violence in Gauteng, the MEC proposes shutting taxi ranks for six months. But how does the industry itself respond? Africa Melane speaks to a Midday Mali, Gauteng’s Chairperson of SANTACO —on the way forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Taxi-raad in Gauteng vra vir dringende wetstoepassing na dodelike aanvalle op lede van die taxibedryf in Mabopane, Hartbeespoort, Johannesburg, Sedibeng en Ekurhuleni. Sekretaris van Santaco in Gauteng, Graham Fritz, sê die geweld is verwoestend vir families en gemeenskappe. Hy het die polisie aangemoedig om patrollies en ondersoeke te vermeerder, en het 'n beroep gedoen op die Gautengse Departement van Paaie en Vervoer om konflik oor roetes, wat geweld aanwakker, op te los.

Africa Melane is in conversation with the Provincial Chairperson of Santaco Western Cape, Mandla Hermanus to discuss the recent escalation of taxi violence, including the tragic Nyanga taxi rank shooting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don’t usually think of the minibus taxi industry as being safety-minded, mainly due to our observations of how many of their drivers behave on the roads. The Western Cape branch of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has launched a comprehensive road safety campaign under the banner “Your Safety, Our Priority”, which aims to promote safer driving practices, reduce road accidents, and protect the lives of passengers, drivers, and pedestrians during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Lester Kiewit speaks to Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO regional chairperson for the Western Cape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Clement Manyathela speaks to Rebecca Phala, the spokesperson for the South African National Taxi Council as well as Fanyana Sibanyoni, the Mpumalanga chairperson of the council to understand why taxi patrollers stop, harass, and even take the cars of private citizens who give lifts to others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Nomafrench Mbombo weighs in on the outcomes of the engagement between SANTACO and provincial government on taxi industry concerns tabled at the Provincial legislature last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgruntled taxi operators in KwaZulu Natal are accusing the provincial Transport Department of breaking a previously agreed-upon deal. The department had promised to suspend the seizure of taxis, but numerous vehicles have still been impounded for lacking permits and failing roadworthiness tests. The seizure of taxis has left many operators feeling frustrated and concerned about their livelihoods. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in KwaZulu Natal is urging the provincial department to exercise fair discretion when impounding vehicles. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to SANTACO's KZN spokesperson, Sifiso Shangase

Lester Kiewit speaks to chair of Santaco in the Western Cape, Mandla Hermanus, about the prospect of new bylaws affecting their drivers, and whether the relationship with local government is back on shaky ground, as it was a year ago which prompted a damaging taxi strike lasting eight days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Santaco and City of Cape Town relations deteriorate amid proposed Traffic By-Law changes by Radio Islam

Midday Mali, Chairperson of SANTACO Gauteng, joins Zain Johnson on the Early Breakfast show. Mali will clarify the situation and provide insight into measures being taken to ensure safety and cooperation within the e-hailing and taxi sectors given the latest concerns about SANTACO's Shesha App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO has welcomed the extension of Covid-19 Taxi Relief Fund. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga announced the extension yesterday during a media briefing. The Fund was introduced in 2022 to assist taxi operators who experienced financial challenges during the COVID-19 hard lockdowns. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SANTACO's national spokesperson Rebecca Phala

On Wednesday taxi operators embarked on a strike in the City of Ekurhuleni over a contract awarded to a private bus company to transport local communities. The strike follows the collapse of talks between various taxi associations, the Gauteng Provincial Government and local authorities. For more and the latest we spoke to Zweli Mnisi, Secretary of SANTACO in Ekurhuleni...

Build One SA movement secures over 140000 signatures.Santaco and NTA confirm that Gauteng's taxi operations are suspended due to a dispute. Mandy speaks to the lead actress in the new drama series White Lies.Mandy's book of the week: Pontsho Pilane's Power and Faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorists will pay more for fuel from today. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has confirmed that the price of both grades of petrol will increase by 75-cents per litre. The diesel price will increase by between 70 and 75-cents per litre. While Illuminating paraffin is going up by 71-cents per litre at retail level. The department has attributed the increase to the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle-East affecting the transportation of oil and the weaker rand exchange rate. Elvis Presslin spoke to SANTACO national spokesperson, Rebecca Phala

In August this year, one of the worst taxi strikes in the Western Cape started at short notice, leaving thousands of people stranded. Subsequently,  at least five people were killed, over a 100 people arrested and damages of tens of millions of rand were reported. The strike was called by the South African National Taxi Council, or SANTACO, following the City of Cape Town's implementation of the National Land Transport Act. The city impounded non-compliant vehicles, which ignited the ire of taxi associations across the province, who claimed the industry was unfairly targeted. SABC reporter, Lerato Dlalisa reports.

South Africans will be paying more at the pumps from today. This after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced a fuel price hike which came into effect at midnight. Motorists will be paying more than R1 for all grades of fuel with Diesel expected to see an increase of between R1,96 to R1,93 per litre. But will the taxi industry refrain from fare increases despite rising fuel costs? For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Rebecca Phala, National spokesperson for the South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO

The Economic Freedom Fighters in the Western Cape will be protesting against the impoundment of taxis by local authorities in the province. The party is calling for the release of impounded taxis. The City of Cape Town and the South African National Taxi Council, Santaco have been at loggerheads since August after dozens of taxis were impounded - leading to Santaco staging an eight-day stayaway. Meanwhile, the ANC in the province has withdrawn from participating in the EFF-led protest today.  Elvis Presslin spoke to the EFF Western Cape Chairperson, Unathi Ntame.

Sibongiseni Shange is SANTACO's Deputy Chairperson  and he joins Mike to introduce the SANTACO strategy to embrace technology by collaboration with the 'Teksi Ride' e-hailing platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO in KwaZulu Natal is demanding a rank for its members at a newly established Oceans Mall in Umhlanga, Durban. Scores of taxi operators blockaded the entrances and exits to Mall, causing major traffic disruptions in the Umhlanga CBD. The taxi council says they were promised a rank when the mall was built where their previous rank was. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SANTACO's KZN spokesperson, Sifiso Shangase...

National Taxi Association, SANTACO says it is in full support of the march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in which civic movement 'PutSouthAfricaFirst' together with the Xolani Khumalo Foundation aim to draw government's attention to the scourge of the illegal trade and use of drugs in the country. Other organisations that form part of the march include, the Young Communist League and the Bomme ba Selelo, a women-based formation from Mapobane, north of Tshwane. Udo Carelse spoke to SANTACO spokesperson in Tshwane, Mcdonald Makata.

Ever since another taxi strike erupted on the streets of Cape Town in August, negotiations between City of Cape Town officials and taxi industry representative body, SANTACO, have been ongoing. Insiders say discussions have been fraught as both sides thrash out the finer points of an agreement that would not only protect commuters, but ensure there's a mutual understanding between officials, taxi drivers and operators. We caught up with conflict resolution specialist, Andre Vlok, to find out where previous negotiations most likely fell apart, and get his views on possible long-term solutions.

The City of Cape Town says it will sue the South African National Taxi Council, Santaco for damages caused during the taxi strike earlier this month. Speaking to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, City Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis say the recent agreement to end the strike does and did not absolve the provincial taxi council of responsibility for the damages caused

Guest: Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis joins Amy to welcome the Western Cape High Court's dismissal of Santaco's interdict application, and the Court's granting of the city's request that the terms of the agreement which ended the minibus-taxi strike be made an order of court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO is considering filing another court interdict to stop the City of Cape Town from impounding its members' taxis. The association has accused the City of impounding several minibus taxis, despite a recent agreement not to do so. Last week, SANTACO embarked on a week-long strike after the City's traffic officials used a new by-law and the National Land Transportation Act to impound taxis for various offences. The strike left five people dead and many taxi commuters stranded. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to  SANTACO general secretary Ryno Saaiers

SANTACO dreig weer met 'n staking nadat nog taxi's die naweek in die Wes-Kaap geskut is. Energiekenners voorspel dat politiekery Suid-Afrika se netto-zero-doelwitte vir 2050 in die wiele kan ry. Eskom sê beurtkrag sal verskerp word wanneer instandhoudingswerk in die somermaande weer volstoom voortgaan.

There is a collective sigh of relief after taxis started operating again in Cape Town yesterday following a weeklong stay away by SANTACO which turned violent leaving 5 people dead and thousands of commuters stranded. As the situation slowly returns to normal, it will be a lot longer for the tourism industry which suffered reputational damage after some countries issued travel alerts for the Mother City. A British tourist was also among the dead after he apparently took a wrong turn from Cape Town International Airport and ended up in the protest in Nyanga where he was attacked and killed. The South African Tourism Services Association - SATSA - is worried about the long-term impact of the strike on their sector. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to SATSA Chairperson Oupa Pilane... 

The ongoing taxi strike in the Western Cape is officially over after an agreement was reached between SANTACO and the City of Cape Town. Scores of learners and educators were unable to go to school after more than a week of disruptions. At least five people were killed during the violence that ensued. Taxi body SANTACO's provincial Chairperson Mandla Hermanus says taxis will resume operations today. Elvis Presslin spoke to Bronagh Hammond, Communication Director for the Western Cape Education Department...

Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis gives Gareth Cliff an update on the latest happenings with SANTACO. The Burning Platform

Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis gives Gareth Cliff an update on the latest happenings with SANTACO. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

Cape Town mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis gives Gareth Cliff an update on the latest happenings with SANTACO. The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener spoke to the MMC for urban mobility Rob Quintas and Newzroom Afrika Reporter, Nasiphi Same to find out the latest.  We get the latest on the Senzo Meyiwa trial as state witness Tumelo Madlala continues to testify. Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefed the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting. The Correctional Services Commissioner will announce whether former president Jacob Zuma will return to prison. The Gauteng Provincial Government convenes an Energy Indaba to respond to electricity challenges in the province. In this week's installment of Mandy's Book of the Week, we speak to investigative journalist, Naledi Shange on her latest offering, Killer Cop: The Rosemary Ndlovu Story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy spoke to the Department of Transport and SANTACO about the ongoing strike. The Western Cape MEC also provided an update on the closure f health facilities caused by the taxi strike.The Midday Report also observed National Women's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die taxistaking in Kaapstad gaan voort nadat gesprekke tussen SANTACO en die Wes-Kaapse regering misluk. Politieke partye besluit op 'n raamwerk om koalisies te bestuur. Onwettige mynwerkers en die Johannesburg metropolisie raak slaags aan die Wes-Rand.

Mandy Wiener spoke to the Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde on the current taxi strike, she also spoke to the MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety and the Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility on how the SANTACO strike is affecting motorists, traffic and commuters. The Midday Report also covered various court cases, wrapping up the show with Sports Wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ntuthuzelo Nene, EWN Reporter.  Geordin Hill Lewis- Cape Town Mayor.  Thabiso Goba, EWN Reporter.  Professor Susan Booysen is a political analyst and author, and Director Research at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA). Bablo ndenze, EWN Reporter.  Bernadette Wicks, EWN Reporter.  Nokukhanya Mntambo, EWN Reporter.  Tholakele Mnganga, EWN Sports Reporter.  Brent Lindeque, Founder of the Good Things Guy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: EWN reporter Ntuthzelo Nene provides an update on the SANTACO matter as they declare a strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO Western Cape ChairpersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SANTACO says it's placing huge focus on taxi passenger safety this festive season.

Guest: David Meynier | WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF EDUCATION The MEC for Education in the Western Cape, David Meynier joins Zain to discuss the reality that although Western Cape matric candidates were all able to write their exams this week, the rest of our learners were severely affected by the SANTACO taxi strike held on Monday and Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Santaco says an incident this week involving a taxi driver and a metro cop in Hillcrest, west of Durban, is giving the taxi industry a bad name.

Santaco has appealed to lift club businesses to stick to commuter transport rules.

Santaco says the taxi industry is not taking part in tomorrow's shutdown and will and will operate as usual.

Taxi council Santaco in KZN is urging the drivers behind the protests in Durban to take their disputes off the road.

A spokesperson for taxi drivers has thrown taxi organisation, SANTACO, under the bus saying it's deliberately dragging its feet in putting pressure on government over the high fuel prices.

Guest: Bafana Magagula | Chief Strategy Manager at South African National Taxi Council See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxi commuters will have to dig deeper into their pockets from July as council, SANTACO, has confirmed fares are going up.