Rival KZN taxi associations sign peace deal
Warring taxi associations have signed a peace deal in Ladysmith to prevent and eliminate the violence in the industry.
Gun attacks in the province in recent weeks have claimed the lives of several taxi bosses, while an owner escaped unharmed after he was targeted in Tongaat two weeks ago.
In the same area though five people were gunned down in two separate shooting incidents.
The signing of the ceasefire agreement was overseen by transport officials as well Police Minister Bheki Cele on Monday at the Ladysmith Indoor Sports Centre.
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Police spokesperson Lirandzu Themba says the aim of the treaty is to break the cycle of violence and intimidation between rival taxi associations by providing a peaceful and lasting solution.
"It is on this score that the SAPS led by the Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, met with owners of the main taxi associations responsible for taxi operations in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng.
"The meeting resolved that a peace agreement be drafted, which will, amongst other things, include, a ceasefire be drafted and signed between the involved taxi associations. "
