We tested the new Afrikaans Uber competitor

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Afrikaans Uber tested

MyBroadband recently tested the South African e-hailing service Wanatu and was highly impressed with the overall experience.

Launched in late 2024, the newcomer has been making headlines in recent weeks for its requirement that drivers be able to speak Afrikaans.
 
We got in the car, and after a friendly greeting and handshake
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I normally do a 2.5 minute routine with most of my drivers, first the foot tap, then a full hands-shoulders-knees-and-toes dance, followed by the "brother" hug, finished off with an African hand-slap and thumb-flick..
 
"Since conducting our test, Wanatu has announced that it has temporarily suspended its services."
"The e-hailing company said that Tshwane Metro Police have unlawfully impounded their vehicles and intimidated their drivers. Wanatu said it would be taking the matter to court."

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RaptorSA said:
"Since conducting our test, Wanatu has announced that it has temporarily suspended its services."
"The e-hailing company said that Tshwane Metro Police have unlawfully impounded their vehicles and intimidated their drivers. Wanatu said it would be taking the matter to court."

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WANATU Meneer? HOFTU!!
 
Bruh I'm not shaking hands with the village bicycle. Fist bump fine, but jeez we don't need our skin to touch - just get me from A to B please.

@TMPD shame you feeling threatened or what? Useless ******
 
RaptorSA said:
"Since conducting our test, Wanatu has announced that it has temporarily suspended its services."
"The e-hailing company said that Tshwane Metro Police have unlawfully impounded their vehicles and intimidated their drivers. Wanatu said it would be taking the matter to court."

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On what ground exactly?

Yet Uber and Bolt never get this treatment.

Probably the racist ANC gov acting due to the language policy or other players having connections and using the TMPD to fight their battles.
 
RudderVator said:
On what ground exactly?

Yet Uber and Bolt never get this treatment.

Probably the racist ANC gov acting due to the language policy or other players having connections and using the TMPD to fight their battles.
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Will keep repeating myself.
We are at war with our government, most just haven't realized it yet.
 
RaptorSA said:
"Since conducting our test, Wanatu has announced that it has temporarily suspended its services."
"The e-hailing company said that Tshwane Metro Police have unlawfully impounded their vehicles and intimidated their drivers. Wanatu said it would be taking the matter to court."

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This is not a good look for TMPD
 
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