RC 261031702Gugs Mhlungu

Saturday, 31 October 2026

Taxi violence in Cape Town dominated a news-heavy Saturday, alongside an SIU contempt push against Hangwani Maumela, heat-safety advice, and Chinese-car depreciation.

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  1. 08:01

    Carter Lunga Intertownship Taxi Association's registration has been suspended for six months over unlawful operations in Epping, amid a Codeta turf war that has claimed about a dozen lives.

  2. 06:03

    The recently axed MK Party secretary general says he has no plans to form his own party, and claims the leadership was fed bogus intelligence reports about him after his firing.

  3. 06:02

    The SIU will go back to court seeking contempt against Hangwani Maumela after he allegedly failed to disclose the whereabouts of eight outstanding vehicles, including a Bentley worth about 3.3 million rand.

  4. 07:15

    Owners of Chinese vehicles bought four to five years ago face steep trade-in depreciation; a Chery Tiggo 4 lost about 27.1% over three years versus 20.5% for a Kia Sonet, leaving some owing banks.

  5. 06:49

    Heat stroke is a medical emergency: with dizziness, nausea or weakness, get to an emergency room or call an ambulance, and avoid giving fever tablets or forcing fluids.