South Africa: Cape Town Taxi Violence Sparks Talks - South African News Briefs - August 24, 2026

Cape Town Taxi Violence Sparks Talks The Western Cape Department of Mobility is engaging taxi industry stakeholders following a recent flare-up of taxi-related violence in Cape Town, reports EWN. Four men were killed and two wounded in two separate shootings. An informal trader was also shot dead at Dunoon Taxi Rank. The latest violence comes weeks after authorities mediated a deadly dispute between four taxi associations over routes in the southern suburbs. The department has said that it is working with stakeholders on measures to restore stability. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) is attempting to facilitate peace talks between rival associations. Three More Arrested Over Boxer Zolani Tete Murder Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Eastern Cape poli