Update: 9 March, 8am
Authorities are advising the public to avoid Tokai Road between M3 and Main Road as a result of the ongoing taxi violence in the vicinity. Earlier this morning, reports surfaced of shots being fired in the area.
Law enforcement and SAPS are on the scene.
In response to an incident of taxi violence near Blue Route Mall in Tokai, law enforcement agencies, including SAPS, have taken immediate action to control the situation.
Reports indicate that multiple taxis and some private vehicles have been damaged in the incident. As a precautionary measure, Tokai Road, down from the M3, has been closed to traffic.
Also read: Alleged taxi violence causes chaos in Tokai Road
Initial reports mentioned shots being fired in the vicinity, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
In the latest update, the situation is reported to be under control. Road closures are expected to be lifted soon, but motorists are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
According to reports, the violence arose due to growing conflict between taxi drivers from Codeta and Cata.
A daily commuter told Cape {town} Etc that tension between the two organisations has been mounting over the past two weeks.
There is speculation that Codeta taxis are picking up passengers from Cata territory.
There has been a recent spate of taxi-related shooting incidents that resulted in the deaths of at least eight taxi drivers, three taxi owners and a commuter since January.
Also read:
Taxi violence death toll rises to 12, still no idea who is behind it
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