Premier Makhura appoints a Commission of Inquiry into taxi violence
15 September 2019
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has, in terms of section 127(2)(e) of the Constitution of Republic of South Africa, 1996, and section 2(1) of the Provincial Commissions Act, 1997 (Act No. 1 of 1997), appointed the Commission of Inquiry into Minibus Taxi-Type Service Violence, Fatalities and Instability in Gauteng. The inquiry will investigate the underlying causes and people behind the ongoing killings in the taxi industry in the province.
The commission will be chaired by Justice Jeremiah Buti Shongwe with Rudolph Lungile Mabece and Hlula Msimang as members of the commission. Dimakatso Mamiki Selesho will be Secretary to the commission.
Premier Makhura made a commitment to appoint the commission of inquiry in July during the second Gauteng Taxi Summit. The Gauteng Provincial Government is concerned that the taxi industry is submerged in violence, which despite efforts by law enforcement agencies and government continues to worsen.
The taxi industry transports more than 75% of commuters during the daily peak hour period, which makes it the dominant mode of transport used by commuters in the province.