Gauteng taxi industry stakeholders urged to honour peace pledge
In a statement, Gauteng MEC for Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela condemned the recent flare-up of taxi violence.
Police have recovered ten high-calibre firearms at the Meyerton taxi rank, following a suspected shootout between security companies on Tuesday 20 May 2025. Picture: Mongezi Koko/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - Taxi industry stakeholders are urged to honour a pledge they made to forge peace in the sector.
In a statement, Gauteng MEC for Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela condemned the recent flare-up of taxi violence.
Earlier this week, a shootout ensued at the Meyerton taxi rank, allegedly between two rival companies, where a security guard was injured in the shootout.
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In April, the transport department and taxi leaders engaged in discussions to find solutions to end the ongoing violence in the sector.
Since the year began, there have been over 50 deaths caused by the warfare between rival associations in the province.
In response, the transport MEC threatened to shut down ranks embroiled in violence and seize permits from the operators.
Gauteng transport spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya, said: “Peace, discipline, and accountability must be the cornerstones of the taxi industry. This will assist to gain the trust of the public and contribute meaningfully to the future of the public transport industry in the province."
The MEC warned that if her call was not respected, stakeholders would face legal implications.