The Western Cape Taxi Lekgotla kicks off in the Mother City today. MEC for Transport, Bonginkozi Madikizela, says the meeting will focus on addressing the ongoing taxi violence and related killings in the province. He says the gathering will play a crucial role in improving this public-transport sector.

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