#TotalShutdown – Taxis in Polokwane to decide if they operate or not
Scores of commuters were left stranded this morning amid a looming shutdown over service delivery.
POLOKWANE – The spokesperson for the Seshego Polokwane Taxi Association Ally Mothiba told the Polokwane Observer this morning (April 4) that it is solely at the discretion of an operator and owner to operate or not today.
Scores of commuters were left stranded this morning amid a looming shutdown over service delivery.
Talks were gaining momentum on Wednesday for locals to join and extend the total shutdown from Mankweng to Seshego and Polokwane as well.
A group of Mankweng residents who have since recruited some community organisations to embark on a shutdown tomorrow also includes residents from its neighbouring villages of Dikgale, Mamabolo, Mothiba, Molepo and Mothapo (Dimamo) seen in invitation posters on social media.
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Reports of no taxis and buses in Seshego, Mankweng and Moletjie surfaced on social media as many of Polokwane’s roads reminisced a quiet Sunday morning.
Observer journalist Koketšo Sekhwela said there are taxis that wait for their turn at the Extensions (Seshego) taxi rank to transport commuters to town.
“It seems not every operator is on duty today looking at the lesser number of taxis than usual. Nearby schools like New Look Primary, Millennium Combined and Maseala Progressive Secondary are also not in operation,” she said.
Sekhwela said some of those who work in the city expressed fear of travelling to the CBD due to the uncertainty of what could happen.
Others have gone to work into the city and expressed that they would have to experience the rifeness of circumstances before returning home.
On Wednesday, the Polokwane Municipality said they have not approved any march or shutdown as no applications were received from protestors.
“Thursday is a regular working day. All roads and businesses, including shopping centers and schools, are expected to operate during their normal operating hours. Law enforcement will be on high alert to ensure uninterrupted operations,” municipal spokesperson Thipa Selala said.
This is a developing story.
