The City joined as an applicant in proceedings on Monday night, with Golden Arrow seeking a contempt order against Santaco for strike-related violence perpetrated earlier in the day. taxistrike
The interdict further prohibits any person from interfering with the operations of any transportation depot.
‘The City will uphold the rule of law without fear or favour as was demonstrated earlier today with the clearing and impounding of vehicles blockading major routes. This interdict further empowers our work with SAPS to keep our roads open, protect busses and commuters, and arrest the perpetrators of disorder.’
Smith added that there had been ‘sporadic attempts at looting’ at smaller retail centres and convenience stores and ‘numerous offenders were arrested’.
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