Taxi owners have started converging at the old Putco depot in Tshwane. They are protesting for covid-19 relief funds in the amount of over R1.1 billion. (Alex Mitchley, News24)

Last Updated

Live News Feed

Go to start

11m ago

Looks like the taxi drivers are getting ready to head to the department of transport where they will hand over their first memorandum of grievances. Thereafter, they will head for the union buildings
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) November 18, 2020

1h ago

A truck carrying liquor was being looted now in Tshwane CBD but POPs arrived quickly and took control of the scene pic.twitter.com/f4gTaXfd4P
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) November 18, 2020

1h ago

(U/D) 235495: Incident: Protest Action: Now on N1 Northbound between Soweto Highway & Brakfontein I/C; All lanes opened; Incident cleared
— ITRAFFIC (GP) (@itrafficgp) November 18, 2020

1h ago

I just witnessed taxi drivers hitting a City of Tshwane branded vehicle with knobkerries and sticks. The incident took place near Steuben street where taxi drivers are turning motorists away
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) November 18, 2020

1h ago

Taxi owners have started converging at the old Putco depot in Tshwane. They are protesting for covid-19 relief funds in the amount of over R1.1 billion. pic.twitter.com/9Bf131mUpu
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) November 18, 2020

1h ago

No police in sight as taxi drivers continue to take full ownership of the roads leading into the Tshwane CBD, even blocking oncoming traffic pic.twitter.com/ht3bD14k7s
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) November 18, 2020

1h ago

Taxis blocking an entire road on Justice Mohamed, also driving on the wrong side of the road blocking oncoming traffic pic.twitter.com/g1clZfVa3c
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) November 18, 2020

1h ago

Massive NTA taxi protest in Tshwane. Multiple blocked roads, go slows on a number of major roads and highways including the R80. Also reports of commuters being thrown off busses and one Tshwane bus allegedly hijacked by taxi drivers
— Alex Mitchley (@AlexMitchley) November 18, 2020

1h ago

UPDATE | Hijacked bus located, female driver unharmed amid taxi protest chaos in Pretoria

Protesting taxi drivers and operators took to the streets of Pretoria on Wednesday morning, allegedly hijacking a bus driven by a female driver. The location of the driver and bus was still unknown by 07:00, but the bus has since been located and its driver released unharmed.

The bus was also not damaged and was being taken to the City of Tshwane bus depot, City of Tshwane spokesperson Selby Bokaba told News24.

Read more

1h ago

Matrics affected by Gauteng taxi strikes can write at any school, arrive late - Panyaza Lesufi

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says matrics affected by the taxi strike in Gauteng on Wednesday can write their exams at any school near to them.

In addition, they can arrive up to an hour late, and bus operators have been told to transport them at no cost.

Read more

1h ago

This is the situation in the N1 going to Pretoria #ThePoliceToldMe #taxistrike @TrafficSA pic.twitter.com/EIgNgvkJuk
— Jerry Seakamela (@SeaksMjr) November 18, 2020

1h ago

N1 blocked at samrand ?@TrafficSA? pic.twitter.com/0fj63dSSXc
— Ebrahim Vally (@ebrahimvally) November 18, 2020

1h ago

The N1 North towards Midrand was congested. I had to use the R55 Woodhead off-ramp just to get into Midrand. I literally drove 2 hours from the Vaal this morning. #TaxiStrike pic.twitter.com/wDkXFrFtQm
— ?Beautiful Chaos ?????? (@SabeloSamaSwati) November 18, 2020

1h ago

#Taxistrike An empty Bara Taxi Rank in Soweto after taxi operators embarked on a strike. Many passengers have been left stranded. Some taxis were seen parked at filling stations, while passengers were hitchhiking for alternative transport (@ntwaagae) pic.twitter.com/sz8X0B1lXd
— Team News24 (@TeamNews24) November 18, 2020

1h ago

WATCH | N1 from Soweto gridlocked as striking taxi drivers block freeway

The N1 north between Johannesburg and Pretoria was brought to a near standstill as striking taxi drivers and operators from various associations blocked the freeway on Wednesday morning.

According to Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Wayne Minnaar, traffic was very heavy by around 07:30.Motorists are advised to avoid the N1 and use the Soweto Highway as an alternative route, Minnaar said.

Earlier in Pretoria, buses were directed back to the City of Tshwane depot after taxi protesters allegedly hijacked a bus with a female driver and kicked passengers off buses.

Read more

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred

In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For only R75 per month, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.

Subscribe to News24

Next on News24

Zuma vs Zondo: Judgment in recusal bid to be delivered at 15:00

7m ago

LIVE | Protesters target liquor truck, damage City of Tshwane vehicle as taxi drivers protest in Pretoria