Cape Town DJ ‘Sorry’ For Taxi Strike ‘Joke’ [Video]
While Siv and the legion of commentators quickly pointed out privilege, racism, and a desire to rather be in Perth, another South African sent a ‘message of hope’ to soothe our collective discomfort.
Friday Morning Spice
Santaco suspends Western Cape taxi strike, US approves blood cancer therapy, Zoom ends No-Meeting Wednesdays, and Davis Cup is off to a great start in South Africa.
Tuesday Morning Spice
How diamond dealer bankrolled Zuma’s legal quests, Zoom orders workers back to office, Overweight people’s brains are different, Sandra Bullock’s partner dies, and Cape Town granted urgent interdict against taxis.
Monday Morning Spice
Western Cape taxi stayaway continues, First pill for postpartum depression, Lady R didn’t load South African weapons to Russia, and Thuli Madonsela’s appointment to UN’s Scientific Advisory Board.
VIP Vibes As Cops Beat Taxi Driver During Cape Town Strike Mayhem [Video]
And it’s not just the taxi drivers who are bringing the violence. A viral clip came to light yesterday of South African Police Service (SAPS) officers beating the crap out of a taxi driver who had been pulled from his van.
Friday Morning Spice
Cape Town taxis launch sudden, chaotic strike, Rudy Giuliani disses Matt Damon, Unraveling the mystery of the virgin birth phenomenon, and The newest break-up revenge trend.
Avoid The N2 Inbound In Cape Town At All Costs Today [Videos]
A taxi strike in Cape Town caused major backlogs on the N2, and there are also reports of buses being set alight and some vehicles being stoned.
Looting, Blockades, And Violence As Gauteng Taxi Strike Goes Off The Rails [Videos]
A taxi strike is underway in Gauteng, as the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) protests outstanding COVID-19 relief fund payments.