The Western Cape Transport MEC, Daylin Mitchell has expressed his disappointment that, despite weeks of engagement, no agreement has yet been reached between taxi-operators.
Mitchell, during an online briefing yesterday said he had been in talks with representatives of Codeta and CATA, to find a solution to the ongoing taxi-violence.
Audio PlayerMitchell says the conduct of a criminal few, in the taxi-industry, is holding the livelihoods of thousand of Mother City residents ransom.
Audio PlayerMitchell and premier Alan Winde is again meeting with the provincial Police Commissioner, general Thembisile Patekile today to find ways to end the ongoing dispute.
Access yesterday’s full briefing here.
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Min. of Transport & Public Works, Daylin Mitchell, delivers his opening remarks during our digital press conference happening now on taxi violence
— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) July 20, 2021
[1/17] Statement on ongoing taxi violence in Cape Town
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— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) July 20, 2021
