George taxi violence could lead to shut down of ranks

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This came after three days of violent protests by taxi drivers in Thembalethu, George.

CAPE TOWN - Transport MEC Donald Grant has published a notice in the government gazette announcing his intention to close certain taxi ranks over ongoing industry violence in George should it continue.

“Minister Grant is not taking the situation lightly. And with this publication, there will still be more engagements with our national counterparts as well as municipalities and other stakeholders as to what will be the best way forward,” Dube said. Drivers and taxi bosses went on a rampage after traffic officials impounded about 40 taxis for not being roadworthy.

 

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