Taxi Industry
The South African National Taxi Council has praised the suspension of three taxi operators accused of assaulting a motorist in Vanderbijlpark. The incident, captured on a cellphone video, involved operators from the Civic Centre Taxi Association who suspected the driver of illegally transporting passengers. Police are investigating the case of common assault reported on January 12.
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Investigations into South Africa's Big Five drug cartel have revealed links to the late Pretoria taxi boss Jothan 'Mswazi' Msibi, politicians, and private security firms. The cartel is accused of infiltrating law enforcement and operating across multiple provinces. Testimonies at the Madlanga Commission highlight Msibi's alleged role as a ruthless leader in drug trafficking.