Santaco calls for calm amid taxi violence in the Western Cape
The violence comes despite negotiations between warring parties and the authorities.
In the Western Cape, taxi violence has persisted following the fatal shooting of three individuals from competing taxi associations in Khayelitsha. Despite negotiations and the presence of authorities, tensions remain high. Yesterday, a five-hour meeting was held to address the escalating violence, resulting in a decision that only taxis with valid permits should operate on specific routes between Delft and Mutual, and Delft and Epping.
This decision comes amid an interim court order to cease all attacks and unlawful activities. Makhosandile Tumana, a spokesperson for South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape, is urging for a calming of tensions. Tumana expressed concern over the ongoing violence and its impact on commuters and drivers. With the upcoming court hearing on November 20th, Tumana appealed to fellow taxi drivers to maintain composure and trust in the leadership.
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