Western Cape Taxi Industry Launches Peace Drive
The Western Cape minibus taxi industry has introduced a peace ambassador programme in response to a series of shootings that resulted in the deaths of several industry operators.
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) announced the initiative at the Bellville taxi rank. This move follows the murders of Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) deputy chairperson Mnikeli Mgope and former Cata spokesperson Andile Seyamo.
- Mnikeli Mgope was shot while seated in his car at the Nyanga taxi rank.
- Andile Seyamo was shot dead at his Brown’s Farm home days later.
The killings occurred amidst rising tensions between Cata and the Cape Organisation for a Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) over control of the Somerset West–Khayelitsha route.
"The recent spate of violence in the taxi industry has claimed lives, disrupted communities and shaken public confidence in the safety of public transport," said Santaco.
Author's summary: Taxi industry launches peace drive after killings.
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