Mapaballo Borotho

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has confirmed that four people were fatally shot and three others injured during a shooting incident at the Mfuleni taxi rank on Friday morning.
Mandla Hermanus, the provincial chairperson of SANTACO, has strongly condemned the attack, expressing deep concern over the tragic incident.
“We condemn this brutal and criminal act in the strongest possible terms. We call on law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and decisively to identify and arrest those responsible. There can be no tolerance for violence in our industry or communities,” said Hermanus.
He added that SANTACO would be engaging with the relevant taxi association to gain a full understanding of the incident and to explore ways to help restore stability and prevent further conflict.
“We urge all operators to remain calm and exercise maximum restraint. This incident must not be allowed to derail the ongoing efforts to build peace and unity within the taxi industry across the province,” he emphasised.
Police spokesperson in the Western Cape, Novela Potelwa said details on this matter are still sketchy.
Taxi violence remains a significant issue in South Africa, with conflicts often resulting in deadly consequences for both industry members and innocent bystanders.
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