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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86171, member: 27"] A leadership reset is about to reshape how millions get around Gauteng, with power shifting hands inside a taxi heavyweight that touches daily commutes everywhere. Elective conference overview [LIST] [*]South African National Taxi Council enters a provincial leadership shake-up. [*]The gathering happens at Birchwood Hotel near OR Tambo International Airport. [*]The meetup targets internal cohesion and rider-focused improvements. [*]A new crew gets picked for a four-year run. [/LIST] Voting mechanics and attendance [LIST] [*]Delegates roll in from five Gauteng regions. [*]Ballots cover the provincial executive and the women’s wing. [*]Proceedings kick off at 13:00. [*]Media access stays open with senior voices available. [/LIST] Outgoing leadership and transition [LIST] [*]The previous slate stepped up during 2022. [*]That team exists after a bumpy but steady stint. [*]Fresh faces are expected to shake priorities. [/LIST] Regional votes setting the vibe [LIST] [*]Greater Johannesburg Region is stuck with V.D. Thwala at the helm. [*]His crew earned praise for stability and internal calm. [*]Sedibeng Region also kept Midday Mali and allies. [*]Those calls favored experience over experimentation. [/LIST] Preparation behind the scenes [LIST] [*]An election workshop drilled rules and voting basics. [*]Maria Ntuli ran the session in Vanderbijlpark. [*]The training aimed to cut disputes before ballots. [/LIST] Why this organization matters [LIST] [*]The group speaks for taxis moving roughly 15 million daily. [*]That load equals most public transport trips nationwide. [*]Gauteng hubs like Johannesburg and Pretoria rely heavily on it. [/LIST] Pressure points hitting the sector [LIST] [*]Fuel price spikes keep squeezing operator margins. [*]Turf battles over routes still flare violently. [*]Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt siphon younger riders. [/LIST] Safety and inclusion push [LIST] [*]Joint road checks during the 2025 festive season lowered fatalities. [*]Gauteng highways, like the N1, felt fewer crashes. [*]The women’s structure pushes female participation and protection. [/LIST] What the next team faces [LIST] [*]Strike threats can still paralyze cities. [*]Crime at the ranks keeps rattling drivers and passengers. [*]Financing vehicle loans remains a constant headache. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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