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The massive taxi strike and protests in Cape Town have resulted in utter chaos on the roads. Bricks have taken flight, taxis are blocking on and off-ramps and busses have been torched, to name just some of the unrest’s actions.

Warnings of peaceful protests were issued last night but have taken effect in the opposite manner. The government has since slammed the two main taxi associations, CATA and CODETA for not adhering to what they initially proposed.

For more information on the strike’s origin, development and motive, also read: Rise and roar of the taxis: What the ‘peaceful’ strike in Cape Town has caused.

Here’s what’s happening on the streets of Cape Town:

Taxis, busses and other public transport are being set alight:

A Golden Arrow bus engulfed in flames:

Protestors are vandalising vehicles on the move:

Strikers are blocking on and off-ramps: 

Strikers have taken to the streets on foot to march. The N2 is a no-go:

Citizens trying to travel are ditching public transport:

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