Uber South Africa Is Collapsing – What Happened To SA’s Favourite Ride-Hailing Darling?
Once the gold standard for safe, slick rides, Uber South Africa is now battling horror stories, dodgy drivers, and cars that feel more scrapyard than chauffeur.
Thursday Morning Spice
New Gauteng number plates unveiled, Animal transport crackdown imminent across SA, R2.90 per litre petrol price joy for South Africa, Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries, and Who’s hiding what in the Markus Jooste death mystery?
The 2025 Uber Lost & Found Index Of Weird Stuff People Leave Behind
Riders don’t just forget the essentials, they’ve left behind everything from a urinal to 175 burgers in the backseat.
Check Your Side-View Mirror, Uber Moto Is Now Available In Joburg
Just as we were starting to worry there weren’t enough scooters squirrelling around our city streets, Uber dropped Moto in Joburg.
‘Afrikaans Uber’ Launched in Gauteng
The service has been met with great reviews, and despite several added security features, their prices are quite competitive compared to the other services available in this market.
Woman Narrowly Escapes Horrific Attack In Cape Town Uber – Says It Was Attempted Kidnapping
A woman in Cape Town just survived a harrowing Uber trip, which she says felt like an attempted kidnapping.
Friday Morning Spice
16-year-old Cape Town footballer lands trial at Chelsea, warning for how to handle fake Uber drivers, two people arrested in connection with Liam Payne’s death, and the problem with millennials raising pets not kids.
Cape Town Woman Injured Escaping Alleged Kidnapping Attempt, Uber Driver Arrested
A Cape Town Uber driver has been arrested after a 28-year-old woman sustained injuries when he tried to rob and kidnap her on a trip home.
There’s An Uber For Private Jets Now [Video]
One adventurous soul decided to test out the high life, soaring through the skies like a millionaire – all without breaking the bank.
South African Uber Driver Who Usually Pranks His Customers For TikTok Ended Up Saving Someone’s Life
Uber driver and TikTok sensation, Bartho Dick from Booysen Park in Gqeberha, has a ball on the job by pranking his customers. But one day, he ended up saving someone’s life.
Someone Spent R33,000 In One Day On Uber Eats Last Year
Uber Eats’s 2023 Annual Cravings report has revealed the world’s most popular, most unusual, and most surprising delivery requests captured in a year on the application.
How Uber Drivers Are ‘Hacking’ The Airport Queuing System
A video has surfaced on X that allegedly shows how Uber drivers at OR Tambo Airport are ‘rigging the system’ to jump the queuing system the platform has in place, and needles to say, it’s not to the benefit of passengers.
Rise In Uber Drivers Attacking Passengers Causes Concern
All this does not bode too well for South Africa as every form of transport is beginning to either be non-functional, or potentially life-threatening. At this rate, school runs will soon have to be done in Mad Max-style armoured convoys.
Friday Morning Spice
Prestigious Cape Town school in social media race storm, Cape Flats speed climber selected for Youth World Champs, Trump facing federal charges, and SA Cholera death toll rises to 31.
‘Uber With Guns’ – New App Offers Rides With Armed Guards [Video]
This latest offering to ‘crime hysteria’ creates the impression that everyday commutes are like ‘gas-runs’ in a Mad Max-style wasteland, but the Black Wolf founder is in no hurry to dispel the image.
Uber Is Really Getting Into Boats Now
Uber is doing the most, launching boat travel in Greece.
Jirre, Only This SA YouTuber Would Pay A Small Fortune For An Uber From Joburg To Cape Town [Video]
In a trip that has never been done before on the continent of Africa, local social media content creator and influencer Ah Mozisi Ubered from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Uber In South Africa Is Pretty Banged-Up These Days
Shame, quality control has practically flown out the window, especially for Uber in Gauteng, Cape Town, and Durban.
Everything You Need To Know About Saturday’s Cape Town E-Prix
If you are one of the lucky 15 000 people to have gotten your hands on tickets for the Cape Town E-prix, Saturday is going to be a day you won’t soon forget.
Thursday Morning Spice
De Ruyter jumps Eskom ship amidst political meddling, International hockey coming to Cape Town, SAA gets another R1bn, Clinton Aide with Epstein ties found dead, Wild species saved from ‘food list’, Liam Neeson and the uncomfortable interview, and the Oscars absurd plan to avoid another onstage slap.
“Shame!” Thieving Bolt Drivers Paraded Naked In Polokwane
Fake Bolt Drivers get the Game Of Thrones treatment as they are paraded naked through the street. Shame!
Are The Days Of Owning Your Own Car Numbered? Studies Suggest So
Studies have predicted that by 2030, hardly anyone in the US and Europe will own their own car.
A Reminder Not To Be An Awful Person To Your Uber Driver [Video]
Spare a thought for your Uber driver this festive season and try to be a decent person, alright?
Woman Allegedly Says Uber Driver Can Touch In Lieu Of Payment [Video]
A video of the trip has been doing the rounds on Twitter, showing the unidentified driver confronting the female passenger for allegedly offering her body to settle the unpaid Uber bill.
Why Your Uber Driver Refuses To Drop You Or A Package In Some Areas
It is not just xenophobia and the clash between Uber and local taxi operators that put Uber drivers at risk in South Africa.
Monday Morning Spice
Cape Town to lift Uber permit freeze. Zulu King coronation. Jonah Hill steps back. Zuck mocked for avatar.
Uber Really Screwed Over Its South African Drivers
The massive Uber Files stories that have broken week, based on leaked messages between Uber execs, shows how South African drivers have been hard done by.
Monday Morning Spice
Uber leak exposes politicians. SA bar shootings leave 19 dead. Sopranos actor dies. Baby Al Capone. Gwyneth goes topless.
Things Are Getting A Little Desperate For Uber
Uber may have become a household name around the world, but at some stage, it’s going to have to start posting actual profits.
You Know You Can Pay Extra To Get Your Uber Eats Delivered First, Right?
In peak periods, Uber Eats drivers are often taking multiple orders to different addresses, but the priority delivery option means it’s all about you.