{
  "id": 6978374,
  "title": "Gauteng MEC vows action against taxi industry criminality",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/gauteng-mec-vows-action-against-taxi-industry-criminality",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T18:56:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/gauteng-mec-vows-action-against-taxi-industry-criminality/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has spoken out against acts of intimidation, threats, and extortion within the taxi industry. She stated that there is no place for criminal activity in Gauteng's public transport system. The MEC is urging all parties involved to put an end to any unlawful behavior. The issue was brought to the attention of the Provincial Taxi Task Team after reports surfaced of criminality within the industry.\n\nLesiba Mpya, the MEC's spokesperson, revealed that the Department plans to revoke the operating licenses of those found guilty of misconduct. \"The MEC has further emphasised that where unlawful conduct involves a holder of an operating licence, the department will pursue all applicable legal processes to ensure that the operator’s licence is revoked or otherwise dealt with in accordance with the law,\" Mpya added.\n\nThe MEC has met with approximately 11 taxi associations in the province, yet she expressed disappointment in the industry's unwillingness to cooperate in investigations involving taxi-related killings and violence. Mpya emphasized that the taxi industry must resolve disputes and differences through established industry structures and lawful processes. \"Intimidation and coercion cannot be allowed to undermine the stability of the industry,\" Mpya concluded.",
  "summary": "Kedibone Diale-Tlabela is calling on all stakeholders to put an end to any form of unlawful conduct",
  "key_points": [
    "Gauteng MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela condemns criminality in taxi industry",
    "Department plans to revoke licenses of guilty parties involved in misconduct",
    "MEC met with 11 taxi associations but criticized lack of cooperation in investigations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Gauteng Transport MEC condemns extortion in taxi industry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/gauteng-transport-mec-condemns-extortion-in-taxi-industry",
        "published": "2026-09-13T07:46:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}