The recent taxi strike in Cape Town has sparked a controversy between city officials and the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco). The issue revolves around the fate of impounded taxis, with Santaco claiming that they will be released without charge, but city officials vehemently denying this.
Following a recent conflict between taxi drivers and law enforcement officials in Cape Town’s Central Business District (CBD), the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has announced that they are recalling all taxis in the Western Cape province, ceasing operations indefinitely.