City of Cape Town granted court interdict against taxi strike
The Western Cape High Court on Monday granted the City of Cape Town and Golden Arrow Bus Services an interdict against the South African National Taxi Council.
The city joined an application by Golden Arrow amid the ongoing violent strike by Santaco in the Western Cape.
The order by Judge Patrick Gamble prohibits any person, vehicle, taxi, or driver from unreasonably obstructing, interfering or blocking any vehicle on any public road.
The interdict further prohibits any person from interfering with the operations of any transportation depot.
At least two people have died since the start of the strike, while police have arrested 72 people for public violence.
Public services were also disrupted on Monday, with a blockade on the N2 causing chaos.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the interdict.
"The city will uphold the rule of law without fear or favour, as was demonstrated earlier today (Monday) with the clearing and impounding of vehicles blockading major routes.
“This interdict further empowers our work with SAPS to keep our roads open, protect busses and commuters, and arrest the perpetrators of disorder.
“We reiterate that until the violence stops, there can be no further discussions. We call on Santaco to stop the violence immediately," said Hill-Lewis.
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