The Western Cape Mobility MEC has distributed a fleet of luxury BMWs to three municipalities in order to enhance traffic law enforcement and promote road safety. Despite opposition criticism, the MEC defends the choice, citing the advanced invehicle technology, such as license plate recognition cameras, that the BMWs possess, making them potent tools in fighting crime and increasing road safety. The BMWs are specialized vehicles adapted and optimized for traffic law enforcement and will be deployed throughout the province, augmenting officers’ effectiveness in promoting safety and reducing road crash fatalities.
The Western Cape High Court has resolved a dispute between the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government, and the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) surrounding the impounding of minibus taxis. The court’s decision has clarified the grounds for impounding taxis, which had been a contentious issue.
Western Cape High Court Dismisses Santaco’s Application against City of Cape Town and WCG
by Emma Botha
The Western Cape High Court recently delivered a ruling that dismissed the South African National Taxi Council’s (Santaco) court application against the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government (WCG). As a result, the court granted the City’s request to make the terms of the agreement that ended the taxi strike an order of the court.