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iolweather.iol.co.zaI don’t have live tool access right now, but I can share what’s publicly known about Ramaphosa and taxi ranks based on recent reporting.
Ramaphosa has repeatedly emphasized formalising and regulating the taxi industry, aiming to empower operators and workers through government support and recapitalisation programs. This has been a consistent theme in his engagements with taxi stakeholders and at national lekgotlas. [citations from past coverage: The Citizen and SABC coverage of Ramaphosa urging formalisation and support for the taxi sector][1][2][4]
Violence and service disruptions linked to taxi industry actions, particularly in the Western Cape, have drawn presidential commentary in the past, with Ramaphosa condemning violence and stressing peaceful, lawful engagement. These events have been a recurring backdrop for discussions about reform and safety at taxi ranks.[3]
Notable landmark taxi ranks have been part of broader municipal and national discussions about infrastructure and facilities at ranks (e.g., Ramaphosa taxi rank mentions), though upgrades and upkeep vary by locale and funding cycles.[5]
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iolweather.iol.co.zaRemarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening of the 2020 National Taxi Lekgotla, Birchwood Conference Centre Ekurhuleni Programme Director, Ms Mpumi Mpofu,Minister of Transport, Mr Fikile Mbalula,Deputy Minister of Transport, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi,President of SALGA, Cllr Thembi Nkadimeng,MECs and Officials,Taxi industry leaders and stakeholders,Representatives of organised labour and the community constituency, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed a pleasure to address this first-ever...
www.gov.zaBasic lack of amenities, such as no properly working toilets, are some of the challenges faced by commuters boarding taxis.
www.citizen.co.zaThe president told Women’s Day celebrations at the Union Buildings he was “appalled” by the killings, assaults and general disruptions that had resulted from the Santaco strike.
www.dailymaverick.co.zaConstruction started in 2011 on a new taxi rank for Thohoyandou
groundup.org.zaDespite the taxi industry being one of the key drivers of the economy - a major employer of about 300 000 drivers and 100 000 rank marshals – Ramaphosa said the unregulated nature of the industry impeded its growth potential.
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