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The Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Wanatu denies reports that it was facing auction over R13 million debt
Afrikaans-only e-hailing transport service Wanatu slammed rumours of the business closing due to R13 million debt, calling it misleading and false . "We are aware that false news and misleading information are being circulated about Wanatu. If there is anything important to share, Wanatu will communicate directly with you through our official channels," it said in a social media post. "We appreciate your continued support. We are still fully operational and ready to take you [everywhere]." Wanatu was responding to media reports over the weekend that its cars would be auctioned off as creditors sought to recoup over R13 million in debt. Wanatu was launched in October 2024. Past legal actions against the City of Tshwane were reportedly introduced by Wanatu for impounding its vehicles for not having permits to operate. Wanatu's chief executive assured the public that the company will be "fighting for e-hailing driver rights in court". According to Wanatu, the transportation service aims to "restore dignity in our communities", and offers "job opportunities in Afrikaans", a statement which ruffled some feathers in the X and Facebook communities. After the alleged report on Wanatu's auction, X/Twitter user @UKwaneleMthalan shared that "starting a business that excludes the majority of the demographic is a gamble." They continued to say that "they will continue to learn the hard way."
IOL News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
Wanatu denies reports that it was facing auction over R13 million debt
Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu denies rumours of auction following an alleged debt of R13m Wanatu Vehicles Afrikaans-only e-hailing transport service Wanatu slammed rumours of the business closing due to R13 million debt, calling it misleading and false. "We are aware that false news and misleading information are being circulated about Wanatu. If there is anything important to share, Wanatu will communicate directly with you through our official channels," it said in a social media post. "We appreciate your continued support. We are still fully operational and ready to take you [everywhere]." Wanatu was responding to media reports over the weekend that its cars would be auctioned off as creditors sought to recoup over R13 million in debt. Wanatu was launched in October 2024.
Eyewitness News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Whites-only settlement Kleinfontein says area can't continue to operate as an island
JOHANNESBURG - The board of directors at the white Afrikaans-only settlement of Kleinfontein have acknowledged that the area cannot continue to operate as an island. On Monday, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party visited the east Pretoria settlement on a fact-finding mission following renewed concerns that the settlement is a law unto itself. Chairperson of the Kleinfontein board of directors, Rian Genis, said while they did not agree on everything, they appreciated the engagement with the MK Party.
Eyewitness News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
MK Party to introduce private member's bill to clarify what self-determination means
JOHANNESBURG - Following its visit to the white Afrikaans-only settlement of Kleinfontein, near Pretoria, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has vowed to introduce a private member's bill that clarifies what self-determination means.A small delegation of the country's official opposition party visited the eastern Pretoria settlement on Monday, on what it called a fact-finding mission. The MK Party said it suspects the settlement was abusing section 235 of the Constitution, which allows for self-determination for communities of shared common cultural and language heritage.
Eyewitness News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
MK Party visits whites-only settlement Kleinfontein in fact finding mission
JOHANNESBURG - The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party is visiting the illegal white Afrikaans-only settlement of Kleinfontein in a fact-finding mission. A small delegation from the official opposition party is currently engaging with leaders from the Eastern Pretoria settlement. Earlier this month, EWN reported Kleinfontein is facing a battle to survive after its valuation was raised from R21 million to R291 million by the Tshwane Municipality. The new valuation means the settlement faces a significant increase to its rates bill. The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party says white Afrikaans-only places like Orania and Kleinfontein could be potentially abusing section 235 of the constitution. This section confirms the right to self-determination for a group of people who share a common cultural and language heritage. MK parliamentary chief whip Mzwanele Manyi: 'We are here basically as a fact-finding mission, just to check what is happening here because we hear all kinds of things about this place, so we want to hear it from the horse's mouth.' Last year, the Gauteng High Court declared Kleinfontein illegal as it did not comply with the Tshwane Municipality's zoning regulations.
