Cape Town — The Eastern Cape Department of Transport has condemned the shootings and incidents linked to the deadly taxi violence in the province.
The resurging taxi violence this past week has turned deadly after three people died and further 18 were reported to have been injured in the reported gun attacks that happened between Maclear and Tsolo and Mthatha.
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, said MEC Xolile Nqatha has condemned the violence, The Citizen reported.
“These attacks come barely two months after MEC Nqatha had brought together under one roof all the warring factions in the province for peace talks and the signing of the Peace Accord,” Binqose said.
Nqatha said the violence undermined the accord and was an attack on the people in the province who rely on the taxis for daily use. He said the primary aim was to ensure the safety of the general public and police are trying their best to apprehend the perpetrators of the crimes.
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According to a statement, the Provincial Commissioner of Police in the Eastern Cape, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene urged feuding taxi associations operating in the Maclear area to resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations.
Mene condemned the violence.
“Violence is not the solution and only leads to unnecessary suffering and loss of life. We will increase visibility in the area and take decisive action against those perpetrating violence,’ Mene warned.
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