Cabinet condemns violence and anarchy in Cape Town: Ntshavheni: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet has directed transport minister Sindi Chikunga to ensure that any taxi-operating conditions that contradict the law are removed.
Ntshavheni said: “Cabinet condemns the violence and anarchy in Cape Town and has called on Santaco to ensure that its protest action is peaceful and does not interfere with the rights of others. In this regard, we have noted that there were no violent incidents in the last 48 hours.”
However, she said the police and other law enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure the violent situation is under control to allow residents safe movement to school, work and their normal daily activities. “Cabinet was also briefed about the City of Cape Town’s imposing of taxi operating conditions which are at variance with both the National Road Traffic, 1996 and the National Land Transport Act, 2009 , which regulate the traffic offences and applicable penalties, including the impounding of vehicles.”was continuing with the strike on Thursday. The decision followed a meeting between Santaco and Chikunga, who insists the City of Cape Town must release all “illegally impounded taxis”.
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