SANTACO cannot guarantee commuter safety amid Cape taxi violence
The South African National Taxi Council in the Western Cape says it cannot promise commuters will be safe as fighting between rival taxi associations continues. Two shootings in Khayelitsha and Gugulethu left three people dead and another wounded.
Council spokesperson Makhosandile Tumana spoke on radio on Wednesday. He said the council cannot promise that further attacks will not happen. The violence involves the rival associations CATA and CODETA.
Tumana said: "We don't want to lie currently. This thing is out of our hands." The presenter, Africa Melane, said law enforcement at taxi ranks has had very limited impact. He said this is because the incidents happen outside the ranks.
A meeting between the taxi industry and government is planned for Thursday. Tumana appealed to members to stay calm so the meeting can take place.
Key facts
- Who
- Makhosandile Tumana (SANTACO Western Cape spokesperson); Africa Melane (presenter interviewing Tumana on 702/CapeTalk); South African National Taxi Council (taxi industry organisation (SANTACO), Western Cape branch)
- What
- The South African National Taxi Council's Western Cape spokesperson Makhosandile Tumana told 702/CapeTalk the organisation cannot promise commuters will be safe as violence between rival taxi associations CATA and CODETA continues. Two shootings in Khayelitsha and Gugulethu recently left three people dead and another wounded.
- When
- 28 October 2026
- Where
- Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Western Cape
- Status
- Reported