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SANTACO launches campaign to address GBV within the taxi industry

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has launched its Western Cape’s Ride without Fair Campaign, which focuses on addressing harassment and misconduct in the taxi sector, enforcing stringent laws, and increasing awareness in the battle against gender-based violence. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning, Gershwin Geyer, provincial vice chairperson for SANTACO said the campaign is set to roll out in January 2025. “We have several plans in place […]

12 December 2024

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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde talks about the impact of the SANTACO taxi stay away across the VOC airwaves

By Kouthar Sambo Following the recent mini bus stay away imposed by the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said the stay away was a "major disruption" on many levels. Speaking across VOC’s airwaves, Winde added that while our constitution allows the public to strike and voice their dissatisfaction, it still needs to be done within the rule of law. "Our constitution enables people to […]

21 August 2023

Local

Could the Mother City face another taxi strike?

By Daanyaal Matthews Residents of Cape Town were engulfed in fear yesterday after reports indicated a dispute between SANTACO and the City of Cape Town due to impoundment of taxis that took place at the weekend. While both the City of Cape Town, and SANTACO, were both been forthright that the matter would be discussed between both parties and, at the time of writing, that a strike was not imminent. […]

15 August 2023

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‘It’s fake news’ — Santaco shuts down rumours of another taxi strike

The SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) has “categorically” denied rumours of another taxi strike, saying it is “fake news”. This comes after messages and posts circulated on social media hinting at another strike, after more taxis were impounded in Cape Town at the weekend. “As Santaco, we want to categorically state there is no strike planned by the industry. What is being circulated is fake news,” said the taxi council. […]

15 August 2023

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Taxi stayaway called off in Western Cape after ‘painstaking deliberations’

The SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape has announced the end of its stayaway, a week after it withdrew all minibus taxis operating in the province. The stayaway left tens of thousands of commuters, including schoolchildren, stranded. There was also violence and damage to property. At least five people were killed. In a statement on Thursday evening, Santaco Western Cape chair Mandal Hermanus said the end of […]

11 August 2023

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South African taxi industry conflict continues as impoundment dispute persists

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Amidst a week smeared in strife, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has declared an extension of the ongoing taxi stay-away for an additional 48 hours. The move follows SANTACO's pursuit of an interdict against the City of Cape Town (COCT) and the Western Cape Department of Mobility. This interdict aims to release impounded vehicles and halt the seizure of more vehicles until all contentious matters […]

10 August 2023

Local

No end in sight for Cape Town taxi strike

There's still no end in sight to the current taxi strike in Cape Town. This is as Santaco provincial leaders say there hasn't been any positive progress on talks between them and the City of Cape Town. In the meantime, a political bun fight erupted between the African National Congress and Democratic Alliance-led governments over the issue at the heart of the taxi industry's unhappiness. The recent impounding of minibuses […]

9 August 2023

Local

Equal Education in W Cape concerns taxi strike disrupting school attendance

Civil society organisation Equal Education in the Western Cape has expressed concern over the ongoing taxi strike which has disrupted school attendance in the province. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) withdrew its services in the province last Thursday, in protest over the impounding of some of its taxis. The organisation has called for government to find an urgent solution to the current situation. Equal Education’s Head of Organising […]

8 August 2023

Local

SANTACO exits taxi task team after increase in impoundments

By Aneeqa du Plessis Following the instatement of the amended 2021 City of Cape Town Traffic by-law, an increase in taxi impoundments has taken place over the past few days causing an uproar within the taxi industry. Thus, SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO) met with local government to raise their concerns during an engagement earlier today, Deputy Chairperson Nceba Enge spoke to VOC News after the meeting and provided feedback. […]

25 July 2023

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