11 arrested after brick-throwing clash at Pinelands taxi rank
Eleven people were arrested for allegedly throwing bricks during a clash between rival taxi associations at a Pinelands taxi rank, as the Western Cape Mobility Department considers further legal and regulatory action.
Eleven taxi operators were arrested on charges of public violence and intimidation following a brick-throwing clash at a Pinelands taxi rank on Monday, authorities confirmed. The incident prompted the deployment of Public Order Police to maintain order. Western Cape Mobility Department officials are investigating potential measures to prevent similar violent incidents.
One arrested suspect was also found with a firearm and faces an additional charge. The Western Cape Mobility Department is exploring legal and regulatory options to curb violence in the minibus taxi industry. The latest clash follows weeks of deadly confrontations between rival taxi associations, CATA and CODETA, which have resulted in several fatalities.
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