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BREAKING NEWS: Taxi strike delays and disrupts Durban traffic
Expect delays as traffic is disrupted by a taxi protest.
THE South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has planned a peaceful strike for Prospecton today, (Wednesday, 31 May).
Some 1 000 protesters are expected to gather at the Avenue East sports fields in Isipingo Beach from 5am, with the planned to march towards the Toyota plant’s main gate at about 8am, according to a statement circulating via email.
Metro Police and SAPS will oversee the protesters, who should disperse by about midday.
They will continue to demonstrate in the streets around Toyota until 11am reportedly in protest of the cost price of the Toyota Quantum that was introduced 10 years ago at a fully imported price of R220 000 – it is now, however, locally produced at R450 000 before interest, which the industry feels is far too expensive – according to a statement circulating on social media.
A message on a WhatsApp Traffic Information Group, states that Toyota staff have been told to stay at home.
Expect delays and disruption on the N2 and R102 until at least about 1pm.
Intersections in Durban city are blocked according to Rescue Care.
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