The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and the Gauteng National Taxi Alliance have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, threatening a province-wide shutdown of taxi services if their grievances remain unaddressed. The industry leaders are demanding that the Premier resolve an ongoing dispute involving the provincial transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.
The conflict stems from the industry’s claim that the MEC has bypassed established leadership protocols by engaging directly with individual taxi associations rather than working through elected representative bodies. Industry representatives argue that this approach undermines their authority and disrupts long-standing communication channels. Should the Premier fail to intervene within the one-week timeframe, the potential strike could significantly disrupt public transportation across the Gauteng province.
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