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WC transport MEC declares George high-risk area following taxi-related violence
Drivers and their bosses went on a rampage in Thembalethu this week after traffic officials impounded about 40 taxis for not being roadworthy.
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George taxi violence could lead to shut down of ranks
This came after three days of violent protests by taxi drivers in Thembalethu, George.
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520 traffic cops to keep Western Cape roads safe over Easter
A Western Cape traffic official says a sharp focus will be placed on public transport through the screening of drivers.
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MEC awaits info from Nzimande on Hout Bay taxi violence task team
The office of the Western Cape transport MEC says as soon as it receives official communication from the minister about the task team, it will work with the national department.
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Deadly Hout Bay shooting appears to be revenge attack, says Grant
The Western Cape Community Safety Department has urged anyone with information about the Hout Bay shooting to come forward.
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Grant urges Justice Department to act tough on unruly motorists
Transport MEC Donald Grant has urged the Department of Justice to take traffic offences more seriously.
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Damage to CT public transport infrastructure since 2015 nears billion of rand
The provincial Department of Transport and Public Works says close to 150 train carriages have been lost because of vandalism since 2015.
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WC Transport Dept denies delaying taxi violence report
Several weeks ago, the Western Cape was overcome by a series of taxi-related shootings, including the killings of two drivers at a Delft taxi rank.
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Hearings into Delft taxi violence to conclude soon, says WC Transport MEC
The hearings were called by MEC for Transport Donald Grant following an increase in taxi violence.
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WC Transport to meet top police brass over taxi violence in CT
Transport MEC Donald Grant says there are several issues that need to be addressed, which includes the Provincial Operating Licence Board.
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Task team to probe taxi violence in Cape Town
Western Cape Transport MEC Donald Grant will be meeting with senior police officials on Monday to discuss measures to defuse tensions.
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Murders of 2 taxi drivers in Delft condemned
MEC Donald Grant says it's suspected Friday morning's attack is related to ongoing tensions between taxi operators in the Delft area for a number of years.
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[WATCH] WC traffic officials geared up for the Easter weekend
Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, briefed the media on the 2018 Safely Home Provincial Easter Operational Plan.
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MEC condemns shooting of Prasa official in Bonteheuwel-Netreg area
Protection Service officer Mkululani Nelani (31) was on duty when his patrol vehicle was shot at and is fighting for his life in hospital.
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[LISTEN] MEC unpacks WC festive season road death stats
The Western Cape Transport Department aims to reduce pedestrian deaths in the province.
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[LISTEN] WC Traffic given green-light to bring back breathalyser test
CapeTalk’s John Maytham interviews Transport MEC Donald Grant about the reintroduction of the Dräger breathalyser test in the Western Cape.
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WC hails ‘First Kiss’ advert for drop in number of road deaths
Transport MEC Donald Grant believes the ad released on TV, online and in cinemas drove home the message.
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Authorities call for task team to address Metrorail crisis
Over the past 2 two weeks, the Metrorail service has come under attack with a spate of arson attacks.
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End of the road for Buttskop level-crossing
MEC of Transport Donald Grant says this will be done to prevent further accidents in the area.
