Incidents of violence were reported across the metro from Thursday afternoon, with several buses and an ambulance being torched. This followed an announcement of a taxi industry stay-away by Santaco.
CAPE TOWN - The Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa is calling for swift action against perpetrators of violence in Cape Town.
Hospersa spokesperson, Lindelwa Mdlalose said the situation has made it difficult for their members to report for duty. The department said more than 287 000 learners missed school in the province on Friday due to the unavailability of taxis.
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