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The Cape Town Taxi Industry Crisis: A Wave of Violence

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The Cape Town taxi industry is facing a disturbing outbreak of violence, with twelve people killed in January and February. The violence is believed to be caused by internal disputes over lucrative routes, rather than between rival associations. The industry leaders are working with the police to intervene and stabilize the situation, and heavy security measures have been implemented to keep taxi drivers and ranks safe. However, the fear and frustration of the taxi drivers are palpable, and the path forward remains uncertain.

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Cape Town Taxi Industry: A Collaborative Approach to Progress

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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.

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Reviving the Western Cape Taxi Industry and Fostering Stronger Collaborations

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The Western Cape taxi industry had a challenging period due to an eightday stayaway that led to widespread damage to property, the local economy, and the region’s reputation. During a joint press conference, Premier Alan Winde, the City of Cape Town (CoCT), the Western Cape Government (WCG), and Santaco discussed the financial and reputational losses incurred by the industry, estimated by Santaco’s first deputy chairperson, Nceba Enge, at R50 million per day.

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The Impact of the Western Cape Taxi Strike on Public Transport and Economy

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The ongoing taxi strike in the Western Cape has brought the public transport system to a standstill, with devastating consequences. This strike has lasted over a week now, and as minibus taxis are responsible for transporting around 75% of public transport users in the area, or about a million passengers per day, the impact has been significant. The Western Cape Department of Mobility has stated that these taxis serve areas not usually covered by other public transport services.

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EFF Condemns Cape Town’s Conflict with Taxi Industry

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EFF Condemns Cape Town’s Conflict with Taxi Industry The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Western Cape has expressed its disapproval of the ongoing conflict between the taxi industry and the City of Cape Town. The party has condemned the victimization of the taxi industry and the intentional delay of issuing taxi operating permits by the city, resulting in a prolonged strike.