Somerset West

Western Cape Taxi Routes Reopen After Shutdown

Western Cape Taxi Routes Reopen After Shutdown

Western Cape taxi routes reopened after a 30-day shutdown, with MEC Isaac Sileku letting the closure lapse at midnight on 17 October. Services on contested corridors resume under tight enforcement as CATA and CODETA return to talks. Officials insist operators stick to
October 20, 2025
Somerset West Taxi Violence: Deadly Shootout Shuts Rank

Somerset West Taxi Violence: Deadly Shootout Shuts Rank

Somerset West taxi violence shakes Cape Town, claiming lives in recent shootings across Khayelitsha, Philippi East, and Macassar Heights. Commuters live in fear as turf wars escalate. Leaders condemn the attacks, pushing for urgent peace talks to restore safety and stability to
August 27, 2025