Political and Trade Groups Voice Opposition to Taxi Strike

The Gauteng branch of the African National Congress, the Congress of South African Trade Unions and the SA Communist Party have come out in opposition to a planned strike by a national taxi drivers union upon the launch of a bus rapid transit system in Johannesburg.

The alliance acknowledged the right of citizens to protest peacefully but called on the taxi industry to respect the rights of citizens who support the BRT system.

"We also call on the government to ensure that law enforcement agencies protect ordinary citizens on the day of the strike," said David Makhura, African National Congress secretary in Gauteng.

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Independent Online
August 26, 2009