Tension is brewing between the City of Cape Town and Santaco Western Cape.
CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape government, alongside the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisations for Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA), has reached a ceasefire agreement.
This comes after continued taxi violence over lucrative routes.
In a statement on Monday, the provincial government confirmed that a meeting with the taxi associations took place on 2 November.
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It said both associations have agreed to take part in a process where independent facilitators will help them discuss and resolve issues affecting the minibus taxi industry, with SANTACO in the Western Cape expected to observe the discussion.
“The first step will be to work together to agree on an agenda and identify the most urgent issues to discuss this week. The parties will then meet again with government next week Tuesday to continue the discussions,” the statement read.
Fewer commuters made their way to Cape Town’s taxi ranks on Monday amid fears for their safety.
The violence, linked to disputed routes in Delft, Langa and Epping, claimed 12 lives following a month-long escalation between the rival associations.
The clashes also disrupted operations at Cape Town International Airport on Friday, after staffing shortages resulted in long queues at security screening points.
The airport’s acting regional manager, Malcolm Koopman, said at least 50% of staff were unable to get to work that day.