No one is immune to COVID-19. That’s the warning from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. He was addressing taxi officials on Wednesday. Mbalula urged taxi commuters to refuse to board taxis which are not abiding by regulations of the lockdown.
Taxis are only allowed to ferry 70 percent of their usual passenger load (without masks).
• A minibus licensed to carry 10 passengers, is limited to carry a maximum of 7 passengers.
• A minibus licensed to carry 15 passengers, is limited to carry the maximum of 10 passengers.
• A midi-bus permitted to carry a maximum of 22 passengers, is limited to carry a maximum of 15 passengers
• A vehicle licensed to carry a maximum of 4 passengers is limited to carrying 50 percent of its permissible passenger-carrying capacity.
During the lockdown period, all minibus and midi-bus taxi vehicles are permitted to load their maximum 100 percent passenger loading capacity as provided for in their operating licenses, provided that all passengers are wearing masks. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday
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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has warned taxi drivers that they’re not immune to COVID-19. He was addressing taxi officials earlier this afternoon at Noord taxi rank in the Johannesburg CBD. #21daysLockdownSouthAfrica #Day6OfLockdown #Covid_19SA #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/ec5j281vwD
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She has been known for her controversial critics on many public figures and it seems she is no stopping anytime soon with such deeds. Ntsiki Mazwai has taken a slight jab at Bonang Matheba again, this time questioning her influence in communities.
Her cryptic tweet had people confused if she was referencing her catchy phrase ‘Champagne Darling’ or was it a direct aim at Queen B. Read more
Source: IOL
