Solomon Pitso, a taxi operator financed by SA Taxi, is fighting to recover his repossessed vehicle after paying his outstanding balance—only to find it severely damaged.
Pitso’s taxi was seized on February 18, 2025, with SA Taxi demanding R200,000 within 14 days. He paid the amount in full by February 4 but has yet to regain possession of his vehicle. When he finally located it, the taxi was non-drivable, with a broken passenger step, damaged sliding door, and other defects allegedly caused by improper handling during repossession.
“The vehicle was still new,” Pitso said, revealing he had installed a R30,000 system in it. “I asked them to keep it safe.”
The Tswaing United Taxi Association claims Pitso’s case reflects a broader issue, accusing SA Taxi of repossessing vehicles without negotiation, leaving operators stranded with bad credit.
SA Taxi’s parent company, Mobalyz, stated that repossession is a “last resort” and acknowledged Pitso’s R300,000 arrears before his partial payment. They admitted to “control failures” in handling his case and are investigating.
Pitso, meanwhile, seeks a replacement taxi as he struggles without his primary income source.
