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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has encouraged Cape Town taxi drivers to apply for money available in the Taxi Relief Fund.

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He did a walk-a-bout at the Cape Town station this morning. R1.1 billion is available in the Taxi Relief Fund. Mbalula says at least 20% of taxi drivers -particularly long-distance drivers – had a total loss of income during the Covid-19 pandemic. He added that to date taxi drivers have been slow to apply for the funds.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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