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Women continue to be underrepresented in South Africa’s taxi industry despite its critical role in the country’s public transport system. Speaking at the South African National Taxi Council Women’s Month Summit, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said women account for only about 2% of the industry’s workforce and own just 2.8% of operational minibus taxis. She said government and industry reforms aim to increase women’s participation in ownership, leadership and business opportunities within the sector.

South African motorists could be paying significantly more at the pumps from Wednesday, 2 September 2026, as the latest fuel price forecasts point to substantial increases for both petrol and diesel. The projected increases follow continued volatility in international oil markets, driven largely by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to global oil supplies. For Gauteng residents who rely heavily on private vehicles, public transport and commercial road freight, higher fuel prices are likely to place additional pressure on household budgets and business operating costs.

Sports fans travelling to Gauteng’s biggest football and rugby fixtures over the coming weeks will have several public transport options available through Gautrain and PRASA. The transport services include special train and shuttle connections for the Kaizer Chiefs versus Mamelodi Sundowns Betway Premiership clash at FNB Stadium, as well as upcoming Vodacom Bulls and Springboks fixtures.

Transport authorities across South Africa are intensifying enforcement against illegal scholar transport operators, with Gauteng launching a province-wide operating licence handover programme ahead of a key 14 August deadline. The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has warned that scholar transport operators who have already been approved for operating licences must collect them before the deadline, while operators transporting learners without the required permits risk enforcement action. The renewed compliance drive forms part of broader efforts to improve learner safety, eliminate administrative backlogs and ensure that all scholar transport services operate legally under the National Land Transport Act.

South Africa introduced a mandatory online traveller declaration system on 1 July 2026, requiring all travellers entering or leaving the country by air, land, sea or rail to submit their customs declarations electronically before travelling. The new requirement affects South African citizens, permanent residents and foreign visitors, including Gauteng residents travelling for business, holidays or cross border trips. According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the system is intended to simplify customs declarations, improve border management and reduce processing times at ports of entry.

Emirates and South African Airways have expanded their long standing codeshare partnership, adding nine new domestic and regional routes that…

From late dinners in Sandton to concerts at SunBet Arena, plenty of Gauteng women prefer
their own set of wheels. Here’s how to make every night drive a confident one - with smart
parking choices, simple pre-trip checks and habits that become second nature

From girls’ nights in Rosebank to festivals in Pretoria, rideshares keep Gauteng women
moving. Here’s how to make every Uber, Bolt or inDrive trip a confident one - with simple
habits, smart verification checks and the safety features already built into your favourite
apps.

Gauteng is preparing for a major expansion of the Gautrain rapid rail network, with plans to extend services to more communities across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and the West Rand. The provincial government confirmed in February 2026 that the expansion process would resume this year, identifying Soweto, Mamelodi, Springs, Atteridgeville, Fourways and parts of the West Rand, with Sedibeng also forming part of the wider vision.

BMW South Africa has recalled 10,961 vehicles sold locally from 2016 after a potential starter motor defect was identified across several model ranges. The issue may cause difficulty starting the engine and, in some cases, a short circuit that could lead to overheating and visible smoke.