More than R1.1-billion has been allocated to mini-bus taxis operators by the Department of Transport.

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12 January 2022

This is part of the Taxi Relief Fund that is meant to ease the financial strain that public transport operators experienced as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions and lockdown. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says taxi operators must apply for the funding and meet the criteria. Taxi operators can log their application at transport.gov.za or SMS 45864.

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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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