Ramaphosa ‘troubled’ by ‘violence and destruction’ caused by Cape taxi strike: President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the violence and destruction that has characterised the deadly taxi protest in Cape Town, saying he was 'troubled' by events unfolding…
A police officer runs towards protesters in Mfuleni during the ongoing strike by Western Cape taxi operators.President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the violence and destruction that has characterised the deadly taxi protest in Cape Town, saying he was"troubled" by events unfolding in the city.
Scores have died and 35 people have been arrested since last week. Ramaphosa spoke at a Women's Day event hosted at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and used his lengthy speech to address the ongoing strike. Ramaphosa said while South Africa's democracy protected peaceful protests and lawful strike action,"we can't condone what has been happening in Cape Town".
"Blocked roads that lead to blocked businesses, blocked education and blocked health services impede the services that should be given to the women of our country as well.
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