SAPS and other law enforcement agencies have responded to the current taxi strike with high density operational deployments in the City Centre and other affected areas to quell the threat and maintain law and order.

Integrated forces are on high alert to ensure the safety of the public, and deployments will remain in place until we are assured that tranquillity has been restored.

Preliminary report suggest that the N2 in both directions are blocked by taxis, severely affecting peak time traffic in both directions.

Several incidents of public violence have been recorded where vehicles were stoned and set alight in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, Langa and along the N2.

The situation is being monitored and where required, appropriate action will be taken.

Source: South African Police Service