Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Daylin Mitchell said he was informed of two Cape Town’s taxi associations Cata and Codeta going on a peaceful strike on Thursday. He said that he was aware that they will present a memorandum containing a set of grievances that they have as an industry, especially those operating in townships.
“I have received reports of attacks on Golden
Arrow buses, of infrastructure being set on fire, and of other damage to
private property. I have been informed of injuries to people of this city. This
is unacceptable. The Western Cape Government strongly condemns these violent
acts,” he said.
Mitchell said while he
respects the right of aggrieved parties to protest, violence and destruction
weakens the hand of the protesters and undermines the rights of others.
He they are public transport
service providers who are considering suspending their services to protect
property, assets and the lives of staff and commuters.
“This will have a severe
impact on people travelling to and from work, school and to access services
such as healthcare. We cannot afford this while our economy is only starting to
show recovery from two very tough years. These senseless acts are putting jobs
at risk. They are putting lives at risk,” Mitchell said.
by Everngelista Muza
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