DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Taxi Chaos | WC govt considers calling in army

 

CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape government is considering calling in the defence force, to help restore law and order in Cape Town.

READ: Taxi Chaos | Golden Arrow Bus Services granted interdict

This, as the taxi strike not only limits residents' movements, but has turned violent and deadly.

Winde said, "after a discussion with [Western Cape Police Commissioner] Lieutenant-General Patekile I know that we have extra public order police in the province. A whole lot of police have been deployed and it will be part of my discussion: does he need reinforcement? We've got to make sure that it is safe for citizens to carry on with their daily lives."

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