ArticlesMediaCulture of Violence, Taxi Violence, Violence in IndustryTaxi Violence – Roots vs Routes? What Is the Solution?Taxi violence is a perennial problem that reflects the complexities and challenges of the South African society at large. The outbreak of violence in Gqeberha, during which several taxis and shops were set alight is sadly, a familiar occurrence. According to the Murder By Contract: Targeted killings in eastern and southern Africa report, "taxi-related targeted killings made up over half of the… Read More Boikanyo MolotoOctober 18, 2021
PublicationsResearchTaxi Violence, Violence in TransitionFrom Low Intensity War to Mafia War: Taxi Violence in South Africa (1987 – 2000)This report presents the results of a case study of South Africa's 'taxi wars', a series of violent conflicts that have marked the largely black-owned and black-operated minibus taxi industry since its deregulation in 1987. Prior to 1994, these taxi wars were relatively few in number and were predominantly linked to state-orchestrated violence. This report sets out an historical overview… Read More Jackie DugardJanuary 1, 2001
