SANTACO Launches “Hlokomele” Operation to Ensure Safe Back to School Commutes

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The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has launched its “Hlokomele” operation to ensure a safe commute for learners returning to school. This initiative focuses on reducing accidents and crimes involving taxis during the back-to-school period. SANTACO aims to address the safety of learners who rely on taxis for transportation. The operation is designed to enhance security and ensure that taxis operate responsibly. This includes enforcing stricter safety protocols, such as regular vehicle inspections, ensuring drivers adhere to speed limits, and providing adequate training for taxi operators. The initiative also seeks to reduce incidents of crime, such as robberies and assaults, by increasing police presence and coordination with local law enforcement. Taxi drivers will be reminded to avoid dangerous driving behaviors like overloading and reckless speeding, which often lead to accidents. SANTACO emphasizes that learners’ safety is a top priority, and all taxi operators must uphold the highest standards of care. In addition to addressing safety concerns, the operation aims to improve the overall quality of service for learners. It focuses on ensuring that taxis operate on time, providing a reliable and consistent service for schoolchildren. The initiative is also working to promote better relationships between taxi drivers, passengers, and communities to foster a sense of security. SANTACO’s “Hlokomele” operation is a timely and important response to the increased demand for transportation during the school year. By prioritizing the safety of learners, the initiative not only helps ensure smooth commutes but also works to build a safer and more responsible taxi industry. Through these efforts, SANTACO hopes to contribute to a safer environment for schoolchildren and the broader public. In conclusion, the “Hlokomele” operation reflects SANTACO’s commitment to improving public transportation safety, particularly for vulnerable schoolgoers during the busy back-to-school period. Taxi operators and drivers will work closely with law enforcement agencies to guarantee the safety of passengers.

Rural students are struggling to register online due to limited access

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Expects says online registration for rural students must to be addressed. The executive head of education finance specialist at Fundi Mary Maponya says higher learning institution and financial aid application needs to be address because many students especially those from rural areas are still struggling to access these online systems due to luck of data, poor internet and not being familiar with internet or to use computer. “We have seen rural and disadvantaged students facing barriers to registration due to limited access; also, Institution registration has faced several challenges in South Africa over the years, and some of the issues include capacity constraints,” Maponya was commenting as tertiary institutions open student registrations for the 2025 academic year. She also mentioned that Institutions are struggling to accommodate growing student numbers, and the insufficient funding leading to financial exclusion of deserving students and the complex registration processes that are causing frustrations and delays. She’s emphasized prospective students to apply as soon as Institutions registration opens and complete all document required registration backlogs and delays.