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South Africa: Somerset West Taxi Shutdown May Be Extended, Says MEC

The 30-day shutdown aims to curb violence after eight deaths, with legal disputes ongoing between rival taxi associations and possible extension if no agreement is reached.

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Taxi drivers feel the pinch as routes between Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Somerset West have been closed for two weeks

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South Africa: Somerset West Taxi Shutdown May Be Extended, Says MEC

Taxi drivers feel the pinch as routes between Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Somerset West have been closed for two weeks

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Somerset West taxi shutdown may be extended, says MEC

Taxi drivers feel the pinch as routes between Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Somerset West have been closed for two weeks

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GroundUp News broke the news in on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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