South Africa: Western Cape taxi strike called off August 6

Event

On Monday, August 6, taxi drivers' unions in Western Cape province called off their strike following mediation by the African National Congress (ANC). Taxi unions had launched an indefinite strike earlier on Monday, stranding thousands of commuters. Union representatives stated that taxi services would resume operations at full capacity from the morning of Tuesday, August 7 (local time), as stakeholders enter negotiations.

Context

Local unions were striking to demand that the national taxi association allow pre-elective conferences to be held before national association elections on August 14.

Advice

Individuals in South Africa are advised to monitor developments to the situation and avoid all protests and large public gatherings as a precaution.