Who’s the boss? – Lesufi demands action as taxi killings soar

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Cape Town – Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has voiced concerns over ongoing taxi violence in the province, which has claimed around 30 lives in the past month.

Speaking at the Police Summit in Kempton Park, he urged the Presidency to support law enforcement in tackling the crisis.

“We cannot allow taxi associations and bosses to do as they wish in our province. Yesterday alone, three people were gunned down, bringing to 30 people who were killed in the last month alone in our province. This is enough, President! We need to demonstrate to them who’s the boss in this country. Our law enforcements are the bosses and only needs firepower to tackle this matter,” SABC News quoted Lesufi as saying.

His comments follow the fatal shooting of three men in Mofolo, Soweto on Monday.

The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has requested a briefing from Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni on taxi-related killings, including the recent murder of 11 taxi operators in Katlehong.

Committee chairperson Bandile Masuku emphasised the need for government intervention to resolve industry disputes and prevent further bloodshed.

Law enforcement continues investigations into the recent Soweto shootings, while calls grow for mediation between rival taxi associations.

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Source: Betha Madhomu

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