A city depot in Delft was petrol-bombed and at least seven official vehicles damaged or destroyed in Cape Town on Saturday, as the taxi stay away by SANTACO continues.
Last night, a City of Cape Town depot in Delft was petrol-bombed.
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At least seven vehicles belonging to different departments, including enforcement vehicles, were damaged or completely destroyed.
Three vehicles were torched in Makhaza.#TaxiStrike pic.twitter.com/l7pHDvVtRa
Giving an update on Sunday, the city of Cape Town said the
latest incidents were seemingly related to the weeklong strike called on
Thursday by Santaco in protest over grievances such as their vehicles being
impounded.
PICTURE SUPPLIEDIn Atlantis on Saturday, City traffic officers responded to
reports of public violence.
‘’On arrival, a taxi, seeing the enforcement vehicle, made
a u-turn, and sped off. The officers gave chase, assisted by SAPS, and when the
taxi was brought to a stop, officers found the vehicle loaded with tyres and
arson implements,’’ said mayoral committee member for safety and security, JP
Smith
He added that six suspects were arrested. Furthermore, at
least 110 criminal cases have been registered for incidents relating to the
strike.
‘’While SANTACO has attempted to distance itself from the
criminal acts witnessed in the last five days, the organisation should have
anticipated that calling for the strike would have resulted in this chaos – as
is the case every single time – and they have to accept responsibility. The
City notes the list of demands received from SANTACO yesterday [Saturday].’’
‘’It must be clear: While the City still extends its
invitation for SANTACO to return to the previously established task team, there
can be no points of negotiation around the enforcement of national legislation.
The safety of commuters and road users in general, must remain the priority for
all concerned,’’ added JP Smith, mayoral committee member for safety and
security.
Done By: Esona Mfazwe
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