Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says government is deeply concerned about the ongoing taxi violence in the Western Cape. TaxiStrike
The week long violence has claimed the lives of two law two enforcement officers. Several vehicles including buses were gutted. Chikunga addressed the media on Tuesday in Woodmead.
Sporadic incidents of public violence have also been reported at Bloekombos, in Kraaifontein and in Dunoon. This as the SANTACO taxi strike in the Western Cape continues. Several vehicles have been torched and other shooting incidents that are allegedly related to the strike have also been reported.The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry has compared the impact of the current taxi strike to that of Covid-19.
The Retail Motor Industry Sector reported a 50% impact on their workforce, with fewer customer visits as well. Fish SA reported that 80% of its workforce is affected, with a substantial number of workers either absent or arriving late.
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