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Masitsa said that the recent national taxi lekgotla was not representative of the taxi industry.
“There was a national lekgotla, don’t be fooled by the president because the lekgotla was not representative of the taxi industry, it was a meeting between the minister and his friends, period. All the decisions that were made there regarding the NTA were refers, are unfounded and without foundation, “he said.
Mlalazi said the NTA wanted the president to instruct Mbalula and his department to order an inclusive, non-partisan taxi to chart a path forward in a united, regulated, formalized and professional taxi industry.
Meanwhile, it was not clear if the truck filmed crashing into a sedan was almost looted by protesters or criminal elements who took advantage of the situation.
A witness, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of being a victim, said a Toyota Corolla with the clear markings of the taxi association tried to stop the truck. Vehicle occupants gathered around the truck at the intersection of Thabo Sehume and Struben streets.
“Within minutes, I saw more people around the truck trying to loot it. I’m not sure if the people were passing people trying to take advantage of the situation or if they were part of the protest, ”he said.
The city suspended its bus services during the afternoon “due to the strike by members affiliated with the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) which was characterized by violence, intimidation and threats directed at bus drivers and travelers.”
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