Cape Town taxi violence: Three held after taxi driver killed in Mfuleni
Three suspects have been arrested in Mfuleni in connection with the murder of a minibus taxi driver and the attempted murder of a woman.
Cape Town is taking urgent steps to address the escalating taxi violence that has been causing tensions within the industry and threatening public safety. Police and city officials have met to strengthen security measures and prepare for the upcoming local government elections. The provincial government is also preparing an urgent court application to clarify taxi operating rights and plans to investigate alleged violations by taxi associations.
Meanwhile, in Limpopo, villagers in Taung and Mafarafara have built a dangerous makeshift bridge over the Tubatse River to access their local clinic after heavy rains destroyed the previous structure. The new bridge consists of two wooden logs without safety supports, raising serious concerns about the risk to residents.
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