DStv Channel 403 Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Western Cape taxi strike called off

 

CAPE TOWN - After more than a week of disruptions, the taxi strike in the Western Cape is over.

READ: Taxi chaos | Cabinet condemns violent taxi strike

Taxi body Santaco says it has reached a resolution with government.

It says they'll use the next 14 days to work towards the release of vehicles that they believe have been wrongfully impounded.

At least five people were killed during the violence that ensued.

Some taxi drivers blocked roads and there were incidents of violence and vandalism in some communities.   

 

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