Alderman JP Smith has issued a statement commenting on the reports of violent incidents related to the taxi strike:
by Alderman JP Smith, The City of Cape Town has reported a series of incidents over the past 24 hours in connection with the ongoing taxi strike.
An incident in Atlantis involving City Traffic Officers and a taxi further underscored the unrest. The taxi attempted to flee upon encountering the enforcement vehicle but was apprehended by officers and the South African Police Service . The City has made it clear that it is open to communication and has received demands from Santaco. It remains steadfast, however, that no negotiation can compromise the enforcement of national legislation.
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