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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.
This came after three days of violent protests by taxi drivers in Thembalethu, George.
A Western Cape traffic official says a sharp focus will be placed on public transport through the screening of drivers.
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.
The Western Cape Community Safety Department has urged anyone with information about the Hout Bay shooting to come forward.
Transport MEC Donald Grant has urged the Department of Justice to take traffic offences more seriously.
The provincial Department of Transport and Public Works says close to 150 train carriages have been lost because of vandalism since 2015.
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.
The hearings were called by MEC for Transport Donald Grant following an increase in taxi violence.
Transport MEC Donald Grant says there are several issues that need to be addressed, which includes the Provincial Operating Licence Board.
Western Cape Transport MEC Donald Grant will be meeting with senior police officials on Monday to discuss measures to defuse tensions.
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.
Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, briefed the media on the 2018 Safely Home Provincial Easter Operational Plan.
Protection Service officer Mkululani Nelani (31) was on duty when his patrol vehicle was shot at and is fighting for his life in hospital.
The Western Cape Transport Department aims to reduce pedestrian deaths in the province.
CapeTalk’s John Maytham interviews Transport MEC Donald Grant about the reintroduction of the Dräger breathalyser test in the Western Cape.
Transport MEC Donald Grant believes the ad released on TV, online and in cinemas drove home the message.
Over the past 2 two weeks, the Metrorail service has come under attack with a spate of arson attacks.
MEC of Transport Donald Grant says this will be done to prevent further accidents in the area.