Western Cape Transport MEC Donald Grant has threatened to shut down Cape Town taxi ranks hit by recent violence and has asked Transport Minister Blade Nzimande to help resolve the war over routes. "MEC Grant has requested a meeting with Minister Nzimande to discuss the matter. We are awaiting a response," said Grant's spokesperson Siphesihle Dube said. In a notice published in the Government Gazette on May 22, Grant stated: […]
Authorities have condemned the murder of a Cape Town taxi boss, gunned down at his home yesterday evening. Dan Khumalo was a senior leader in the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA). Western Cape MEC for Transport Donald Grant has described the murder as senseless and tragic. “After receiving the news, I immediately called Mr Vernon Billet, the President of SANTACO in the Western Cape, to extend my condolences and express […]
Strike action by the provincial taxi industry has been called off. This after a meeting with MEC for Transport, Donald Grant this morning to discuss their grievances. Public transport services were disrupted this morning as thousands of commuters were left waiting for busses and trains. There were also numerous incidents of busses torched or stoned. The spokesperson for the Provincial Minibus Taxi Task Team, Besuthu Ndungane said taxis are operating […]
Western Cape Transport MEC Donald Grant has reassured commuters that officials are working closely with authorities to address the current situation in Delft, as the taxi wars spiral out of control. According to reports, there was more shooting in the area on Wednesday, as a dispute between rival groups continues. Two taxi drivers were gunned down a day apart in separate incidents in Delft and Philippi East last week. Grant […]
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