The Taxi Rank – Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg & Cape Town · 2009

Johannesburg’s central taxi rank is one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. This documentary series explores the daily life of commuters, informal traders and South Africa’s iconic minibus taxi system.

Overview of Johannesburg’s central taxi rank with minibus taxis, commuters and informal street activity in South Africa.

Minibus taxis at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank with the city skyline in the background.

Passengers sitting inside a minibus taxi with the words “TRUE LOVE” at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank in South Africa.

A mother carrying her young child sits inside a crowded minibus taxi at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank in South Africa.

A mobile snack vendor carrying drinks and packaged snacks at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank in South Africa.

A fruit vendor selling fresh produce at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank with commuters and food vendors in the background.

Informal food vendors preparing meals at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank in South Africa.

Commuters gathered around an informal food stall at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank in South Africa.

A food vendor serves freshly prepared meat to commuters at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank in South Africa

Commuters eating freshly prepared meat and pap at a food stall in Johannesburg’s central taxi rank.

A man eating beside a makeshift butchering table with fresh meat at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank in South Africa.

Animal remains beside an informal butchering area at Johannesburg’s central taxi rank in South Africa.

Passengers board a Shoprite shuttle bus in Johannesburg city centre near the central taxi rank. Supermarket shuttle services provide affordable transport for shoppers and form part of the diverse mobility network connected to South Africa’s informal

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