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BRAZIL

Migrant labour in the digital age exploited

Brazil and India are starting to win gains for ‘platform’ workers such as delivery riders. Unions in South African must support similar struggles

  • Richard Pithouse
8 min read
The digital platforms the sector could contribute as much as R91.4 billion to the economy by 2035 and has increased its share to 1.38% from 0.02% in 2022.
BUSINESS

Growing the digital platforms sector could boost the economy significantly, study shows

The study published by Naspers says problems with infrastructure, access, costs and regulations are slowing South Africa’s progress towards digital transformation

  • Aarti Bhana
3 min read
The association claims that Uber has not take action regarding some of its drivers refusing to allow guide dogs in their vehicles. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
BLIND

SA Guide Dog Association for the Blind wants to sue Uber for R10 million over alleged discrimination

The association claims that Uber has not take action regarding some of its drivers refusing to allow guide dogs in their vehicles

  • Umamah Bakharia
3 min read
Photo: SA Guide-Dogs
E HAILING

Guide dog association to sue Uber over ‘discrimination’

The ride service will face a case in the equality court over allegations that its drivers discriminate against people with disabilities

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read
Commuters using minibus taxis will not see tariff increases just yet as taxi associations refrain from fare increases despite rising fuel costs.
BOLT

Bolt suspends pick-ups at Soweto Mall amid renewed taxi wars

On Thursday night, metered-taxi drivers allegedly attacked e-hailing operators at designated pick-up and drop zones near Maponya Mall

  • Anathi Madubela
3 min read
Photo: Getty Images
BOLT

A five-point safety plan for women using Uber and Bolt

Taking an e-ride is an anxiety filled experience

  • Bongeka Gumede
3 min read
Only half of digital labour platforms could give evidence that workers were paid at or above the minimum wage, a new report shows
BOLT

Low pay, unfair conditions and no safety net for Covid-hit gig workers

Only half of digital labour platforms could give evidence that workers were paid at or above the minimum wage, a new report shows

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
Transport, which has previously been the largest contributor to the headline rate, increased by 11.1% year-on-year and contributed 1.6 percentage points. Photo: (Delwyn Verasamy, M&G)
BUSSES

Public transport inequality

The Competition Commission’s market inquiry reveals that South Africa’s public transport system remains skewed by class, advantaging middle- and high-income earners

  • Lloyd Gedye
8 min read