Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has released a statement concerning the ongoing violence and disruption due to the taxi strike:
Four privately owned vehicles were torched.A City vehicle was hijacked in Samora Machel.
‘The City continues to work closely with the South African Police Service to quell these attacks and ensure safe passage not only for commuters but for the public at large,’ said Alderman Smith.The City’s response is reportedly being coordinated through the Joint Operations Centre, situated in Goodwood. A comprehensive deployment of available resources is being carried out to both prevent these attacks and swiftly respond to any incidents that may arise.
SAPS, along with the City of Cape Town’s metro police, law enforcement and traffic services have been deployed to identified hotspots. Several road closures are in place, including on the N2 inbound at the R300; Jakes Gerwel Drive, between Turfhall and Oliver Tambo roads; and Potsdam Road, between Malibongwe and Sati roads.
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