Top Limpopo cop warns against taxi violence

PROVINCIAL police commissioner Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe has issued a stern warning against acts of violence, intimidation and harassment linked to the taxi industry, cautioning that such criminal behaviour will not be tolerated.

- Lizette Venter

She recently urged all individuals affected by taxi-related violence and harassment to report these incidents to the police so that cases can be properly registered and thoroughly investigated.

She further expressed serious concern about complainants who later withdraw cases or fail to avail themselves during investigations, stating that this practice undermines the criminal justice process and emboldens perpetrators. This follows an incident that occurred on December 14 on the R101.