Taxi Forum Honours Lt Colonel Moletsane, Calls for Unity in the Industry.

 Taxi Forum Honours Lt Colonel Moletsane, Calls for Unity in the Industry

By Nomakhosi Miya & Xolelwa Buthelezi 

Photo by N.P Miya

Members of taxi forum and Lt Colonel Moletsane in the picture.

The Greater Johannesburg Policing Taxi Forum on Thursday hosted a farewell celebration in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Moletsane at the Sports and Recreation Centre Bertha Solomon Hall in Johannesburg, On the 14 of May 2026 Thursday Morning. The event brought together taxi association leaders, South African Police Service (SAPS) officials, and transport sector representatives from across Gauteng to recognise Lt Colonel Moletsane’s service and contribution to strengthening relations between law enforcement and the taxi industry. Organised by the Greater Johannesburg Policing Taxi Forum under the leadership of Chairperson Mr R.N Mbatha, the farewell served as a tribute to Lt Colonel Moletsane’s years of dedication to building trust, cooperation, and stability between police and taxi operators.

Speaking during the event, forum leaders praised Lt Colonel Moletsane for his commitment to promoting peace and open communication within the industry. Chairperson Mr Mbatha described him as a leader who played a significant role in improving working relations between SAPS and taxi associations. “His leadership has strengthened cooperation and created a platform for constructive engagement between law enforcement and the taxi industry,” he said.

In his response, Lt Colonel Moletsane expressed gratitude for the farewell celebration and said he was deeply proud of the relationships he had built throughout his service. He thanked the taxi associations and law enforcement officials he worked alongside over the years and encouraged continued unity within the industry. Lt Colonel Moletsane called on taxi operators to tolerate one another and work together to end violence within the sector.

He stressed that violence in the taxi industry does not only affect operators but also harms commuters and the broader community who depend on public transport daily.

“The violence taking place in the industry does not only harm those directly involved, but it also affects innocent members of the community. Taxi associations must learn to tolerate each other and work together for peace and stability,” he said.

He further emphasised that cooperation between law enforcement and taxi stakeholders remains critical in ensuring commuter safety and maintaining order across Johannesburg’s transport routes.

The event concluded with messages of appreciation, well wishes for Lt Colonel Moletsane’s future, and renewed commitments from both SAPS and taxi leadership to continue fostering peace and collaboration within the industry.

The farewell marked not only the end of Lt Colonel Moletsane’s tenure but also highlighted the urgent need for unity and non-violence in an industry that remains vital to the daily lives of thousands of Johannesburg commuters.