Tensions between South African taxi associations and private vehicle owners have once again surfaced, with disturbing reports circulating about alleged restrictions being imposed on motorists by members of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO). According to claims made by concerned community members, taxi drivers are reportedly warning that private car owners are not allowed…
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – The community of Gqeberha is reeling from the devastating loss of Lisakhanya Labi, 21, and Monalisa Ojoni, 20, who were laid to rest this past weekend after a horrific act of gender-based violence that has reignited national outrage. The two friends were fatally shot on July 18, 2025, by off-duty police…
The family of 27-year-old Mthokozisi Mvelase, an e-hailing driver brutally murdered in Soweto, is pleading for assistance to repatriate his remains to KwaZulu-Natal. Mvelase was tragically shot and then set alight inside his vehicle during a violent attack at Maponya Mall on Wednesday, in what is believed to be part of the ongoing clashes between taxi operators…
The family of 27-year-old Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase is reeling from shock and heartbreak after the young man was killed in Johannesburg, just two days after beginning his new job as an driver. According to his aunt, Zanele Khuzwayo, Siyanda had only recently relocated from KwaZulu-Natal to the bustling city in search of better job opportunities. Determined…
A woman has come forward to share her painful experience of domestic violence at the hands of her baby daddy. In an emotional account, she revealed that this was not the first time she had suffered abuse from him. However, this time, the situation escalated to the point where she ended up in the hospital,…
A wave of tension has gripped parts of Soweto after a minibus taxi was set alight between Pimville Zone 2 and Zone 3, only a short distance from the bustling Maponya Mall. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has sparked concern among residents and commuters as authorities work to piece together the circumstances that led…
The family of 27-year-old Siyanda Mthokozisi Mvelase is reeling from shock and heartbreak after the young man was killed in Johannesburg, just two days after beginning his new job as an driver. According to his aunt, Zanele Khuzwayo, Siyanda had only recently relocated from KwaZulu-Natal to the bustling city in search of better job opportunities. Determined…
The community of Tseoge Village in Morokweng is reeling after the shocking and tragic death of 20-year-old Bokao Gaseimelwe, who was allegedly assaulted and murdered on 25 July 2025. Bokao, a young woman described by friends and family as vibrant and full of life, went missing on that day, sparking fear and worry among her…
Tensions are running high in Soweto as angry residents vow to shut down Maponya Mall for seven days unless urgent measures are taken to safeguard shoppers, e-hailing drivers, and visitors. The threat follows a violent outbreak between taxi operators and e-hailing drivers that left one person dead, several injured, and two vehicles burned. On Thursday…
Eldorado Park is reeling from the brutal death of four-year-old Nakita, a tragedy that has sparked outrage and heartbreak across South Africa. What should have been a childhood filled with love and safety was instead cut short by violence and neglect. Police have confirmed that Nakita, who was assaulted earlier this week, has died from…