Cape Chamber welcomes arrest of taxi driver accused of violently attacking a motorist in road rage incident last week
The Cape Chamber welcomes news of the arrest of a 28-year-old taxi driver accused of violently attacking a motorist in an apparent road rage incident last week. We commend taxi industry stakeholders for swiftly helping to identify the suspect, who now faces an attempted murder charge. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) says the […]
Cape Chamber condemns criminal elements wreaking havoc within the taxi industry
The Cape Chamber condemns criminal elements wreaking havoc within the taxi industry at a time when closer collaboration is needed to stamp out violence within the sector. We offer our condolences to all those affected by the latest spate of attacks, particularly to those who lost loved ones. A taxi association leader was shot dead […]
Metrorail ‘free-for-all’ is a ticking time bomb
A commuter free-for-all at several Cape Town train stations has created a dangerous time bomb at the heart of the city’s public transport system. Non-paying passengers are barging onto trains en masse at key stations on the main commuter line, posing a serious public safety risk. The lawlessness is impacting both the local taxi and […]
Government risks sabotaging critical infrastructure projects with unrealistic preconditions for public-private partnerships
Government risks sabotaging critical infrastructure projects with unrealistic preconditions for public-private partnerships. This is evident in Transnet’s handling of the privatisation process for the container terminals at Ngqura and the container corridor between Johannesburg and Durban.Transnet is insisting that potential partners take on all 3 573 Transnet Freight Rail staff as a precondition for involvement […]
Ongoing logistics shambles at the Port of Cape Town is a shameful failure of governance
The ongoing logistics shambles at the Port of Cape Town is a shameful failure of governance that has once again cost the economy hundreds of millions of Rands in lost revenue. A reported 14% dip in deciduous fruit volumes despite a bumper crop comes despite repeated private sector warnings – and pleas for a dedicated […]
Commercial aviation relies heavily on autopilot, until things go wrong
Commercial aviation relies heavily on autopilot, until things go wrong. When your plane is wobbling towards the runway in howling wind, there’s no substitute for a real pilot to get you safely back on the ground. What may come as a surprise is that it’s the same for South Africa’s port logistics system which, just […]
The Cape Chamber welcomes the High Court bid to resolve Cape Town’s commuter rail impasse
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the High Court bid to resolve Cape Town’s commuter rail impasse. It is however hugely disappointing that, after years of stalemate, Court action is required to compel the relevant transport authorities to do their jobs. The current Court application aims to secure a Service Level Agreement (SLA) […]
WATCH: Exclusive interview with SANTACO WC Chairperson Mandla Hermanus
In a podcast interview two days prior to the Cape Town Taxi Strike, the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry interviewed SANTACO Western Cape Chairperson, Mandla Hermanus, who explained the issues the taxi industry had ahead of their stay away. Below are links to snippets of the interview: What is the current state of the […]
Taxi industry strike was in many ways a lesson in three main kinds of diplomacy – the good, the bad, and the ugly
The taxi industry strike was in many ways a lesson in three main kinds of diplomacy – the good, the bad, and the ugly. That it occurred at all is an indictment on the failure of key stakeholders to settle their differences without dragging the rest of society into a tailspin of bitter accusations. Several […]
Cape Chamber helped mediate agreement to end taxi strike
The City of Cape Town and Santaco urgently need to build on the positive momentum created by this week’s suspension of the Western Cape taxi strike. In setting their differences aside both sides are to be commended for prioritising the needs of the broader public and the economy. However, we would be fooling ourselves to […]