The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport...
A high number of private scholar transport operators continue to exhibit an intractable attitude and unwillingness to comply with passenger regulation, despite high-profile fatal crashes and intensified law enforcement. This is according to the...
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) joins the nation in mourning the tragic loss of 12 learners who lost their lives in a school transport crash in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng, on Monday, 19 January 2026. SALGA extends its heartfelt...
South African households spend over 20% of their income on transport expenses for long commutes, a burden largely rooted in apartheid-era spatial dislocation and inefficient land-use planning. Compounding this economic strain is the ageing and...
