There is no resolution to the Western Cape taxi strike
The Western Cape Government has confirmed that there is still no resolution to the taxi strike in the province.
Members of the South African National Taxi Council declared
a province-wide strike last week until Wednesday this week.
The organisation is unhappy with the City of Cape Town by
laws. The provincial cabinet will continue to meet over the situation.
Premier Alan Winde has condemned the violence that is
accompanying the strike.
He added that the provincial government is pursuing legal
action and an interdict against striking taxi operators, along with the City of
Cape Town.
"I am angry that as a result of the strike, residents
have been unable to get home to their families or to work, school, shops,
clinics and other critical sites. Many government services, including health
and social development, are having to close facilities and are unable to
provide desperately needed services to our communities,"
"Our schooling system is also being affected. This is
not acceptable" he added.
Done by: Alungile Njemla
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