South Africa: Calls for Calm as Cape Taxi Violence Escalates

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: South Africa

Society & LifestyleCrime & Law

South Africa: Calls for Calm as Cape Taxi Violence Escalates

Taxi-related shootings are escalating in Cape Town amid route disputes between rival associations CATA and CODETA. The latest incident at Delft Palm taxi rank injured two people, while several areas in the province have suffered deadly violence. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis offered Metro Police support to SAPS, and Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku warned the associations to end the violence or face decisive action. Government and taxi industry representatives are due to meet to seek a lasting solution and protect commuters.

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