Santaco backs call for task force to tackle taxi killings

THE South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in Ekurhuleni has confirmed it will support the establishment of a taxi industry killings task team in light of the increasing number of taxi bosses killed.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

On Saturday, the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for transport in the City of Johannesburg, Kenny Kunene, called for the establishment of a taxi industry killings task team.

Kunene was among close friends and family members who spoke during the funeral service of slain Alexandra taxi boss Molefe Moekeletsi, who was gunned down in Marlboro last week.

The 52-year-old was killed while on his way to work in an alleged taxi-violence-related shooting, which also claimed the life of his bodyguard.

The taxi boss was remembered for his contribution to the taxi industry during a funeral service held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Saturday.