20.09.2025
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W Cape govt says no violence reported on suspended taxi routes

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  • File image | Taxis at taxi rank.

The Western Cape Government says since the start of the 30-day suspension of a number of taxi routes, there have been no reported incidents of violence on the routes in Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, Somerset West, Nomzamo, and Lwandle.

The routes were temporarily closed from this week due to violence between warring taxi associations.

At least eight people have been shot dead over recent weeks.

Golden Arrow Bus Services has introduced additional services on the affected corridors during this time.

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku says they remain open to talks with taxi associations.

Sileku says the difficult decision was taken to protect the lives of commuters and residents, as well as to bring about stability on those routes.

“While the measures remain in place, our top priority is to safeguard residents and ensure that they can travel with dignity and security. We remain open to dialogue with both Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) and sincerely hope that we can soon reach a sustainable resolution for lasting peace in the industry,” adds Sileku.

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