What does this research mean for the field?

The South African taxi industry has a violent legacy that has resulted in thousands of lives lost due to ongoing conflicts over control of the industry. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the conflicts within the taxi industry and the government's role in addressing these issues.

March 10, 2026South African Crime Quarterly2 citationsOpen Access

A VIOLENT LEGACY: The taxi industry and government at loggerheads

MSMakubetse Sekhonyane JDJackie Dugard

Key Points

The aim is to explore the conflicts within the taxi industry and the government's role in addressing these issues.
Analysis of historical and current conflicts in the taxi industry.
Assessment of the government's investment strategies.
Review of the impact on commuter safety and market control.
Conflicts have led to thousands of fatalities over the last decade.
The taxi industry is a crucial player, serving over 60% of South Africa’s commuters.
Calls are made for clearer government commitment to resolve these issues.

Abstract

For over a decade the taxi industry has been heavily embroiled in conflicts that have claimed thousands of lives. At the heart of the problem is the persistent struggle over control of this multi-billion rand industry that carries over 60% of South Africa’s commuters. Given its troubled and often violent history, and its substantial share of the commuter market, clearer government commitment is needed in the form of adequate investment and implementation of a comprehensive and participatory recapitalisation programme.

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