Morero backs taxi industry to be the ‘eyes and ears’ of police in GBVF fight
Mayor Dada Morero says the city 'will not turn a blind eye' in Johannesburg's fight to ensure the safety of women.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has urged the city's taxi industry to act as the "eyes and ears" of the police in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). During a recent speech in Soweto, Morero emphasized the importance of public safety in various city projects and initiatives, stating that merely building infrastructure is insufficient.
He said, "The whole world is in danger," warning that the violence against women cannot be normalized. Morero highlighted the frequent targeting of women in public spaces and called on the taxi industry to join forces with law enforcement agencies to combat GBVF. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has also joined the call for stronger law enforcement to prevent these crimes, investigate them thoroughly, and ensure that perpetrators face the full force of the law.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy emphasized the taxi industry's responsibility in this national effort to end GBVF, praising Santaco's safety and training initiatives and urging drivers, operators, and marshals to be the first line of defense against harassment.
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