Recently the City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, Councillor Kenny Kunene together with Redefine Properties, Gauteng Department of Transport, Johannesburg Gauteng National Taxi Association and the South African National Taxi Council-Greater Joburg Region, will open a new taxi rank at the Mall of the South in Aspen Hills.
“To resolve long-standing accessibility and safety challenges for public transit commuters, Redefine Properties funded a R45-million infrastructure upgrade to construct a dedicated, on-premises taxi rank at Mall of the South in Aspen Hills” said MMC Kunene.
Key Operational & Strategic Impact
- Commuter Safety & Accessibility: Replaces hazardous perimeter drop-offs along Swartkoppies Road and Kliprivier Drive with direct, on-site transit access, shielding shoppers from traffic hazards and inclement weather.
- Precinct Security & Conflict Reduction: Incorporates 24/7 CCTV and private security monitoring while isolating taxi loops from e-hailing (Uber/Bolt) drop-off points to prevent operational friction.
- Expanded Regional Reach: Directly connects regional taxi routes from major hubs – including Soweto (Bara), Central Johannesburg (Bree), Katlehong, and Orange Farm, straight to the mall.
Cross-Stakeholder Governance Framework
| Stakeholder | Key Strategic Role |
| Redefine Properties | Primary funder (R45M investment) and developer allocating physical land for rank lanes and holding bays. |
| City of Johannesburg (Transport Dept.) | Key municipal partner leading site layout specifications, facility capacity expansion, and final approval for rank relocation. |
| Gauteng Dept. of Transport | Regulatory body managing associations verification and approving designated route allocations. |
| Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) | Civil and traffic engineering authority overseeing ingress/egress designs to prevent disruption to arterial road traffic. |
| Local Taxi Associations | Operational partners coordinating route logistics to safely funnel regional fleets onto the property. |
MMC Kunene stated, “It was very important for us to come together as government and business to realise this project for the benefit of all stakeholders especially commuters, which is what we have been able to achieve”.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by a walkabout of the facility and loading bays.
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