Thembisa Taxi Association appoints new leadership
Every four years, the Thembisa Local Taxi Association (Telta) appoints a new executive team to build on their predecessors' work and ensure the smooth running of the local taxi industry.
The latest leadership changes took place recently, marked by a celebratory handover at the Rabasotho Community Centre.
Under the leadership of chairperson Zweli Mnisi, the association committed to a fresh start, focusing on transparency, improved communication and stronger community collaboration.
The new executives officially took up their positions, with stakeholders from the Ekurhuleni region, the Department of Transport and other regional committees in attendance.
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Telta's newly appointed public relations officer, Noah Moleya, says commuters can expect changes in how the association operates.
'As the new PRO under Mnisi's leadership, I am committed to working closely with the community and the business forum.
'Our first step is to rebuild the trust lost over the years. We aim to educate commuters about our services and be more visible and accessible,' said Moleya.
He acknowledged that the association's past silence on key community issues damaged public trust.
'We know the community once relied on us, but we stayed silent and failed to show up as we should have. It's time to correct those mistakes.
'We have officially taken up our roles, and I am ready to serve the community through programmes, solutions and open dialogue,' he said.
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Moleya also emphasised a renewed focus on commuter safety and accountability.
'One of our main priorities is educating commuters on how to identify taxis in cases of lost items or driver incidents. Every taxi displays an identity number next to the heart sticker inside the vehicle.
'We urge commuters to memorise or note these three-digit numbers. If you lose something or feel mistreated, you can report it to us using the number. It's linked to our database, allowing us to quickly trace the driver and resolve the issue.'
The new leadership promised to keep the media updated on changes, progress and initiatives aimed at improving the commuter experience and protecting commuter rights.
Dr Mandlakhe Mtshali, representing the Ekurhuleni region and the Department of Transport, praised the leadership transition and the association's dedication to building stronger community ties.
'We aim to build a partnership with the people of Thembisa. We welcome the community's guidance on creating a better, co-operative future. We also thank the Department of Transport for its approval and ongoing support throughout this process,' he said.
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