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The CATA Langa Inter-township Taxi Association’s registration has been suspended for six months over unlawful operations in Epping.

The suspension follows weeks of deadly taxi violence sparked by a dispute between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) over the Delft, Langa, and Epping route.

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The turf war has claimed about a dozen lives and disrupted commuters’ daily travel.

The suspension bars the association’s members from applying for new, renewed, amended or transferred operating licences, including temporary licences.

The Western Cape High Court has also granted an interim interdict against CATA, CODETA, their office bearers, affiliated associations and members.

The order, which takes immediate effect, prohibits violence, intimidation, road blockades, interference with public and private transport, unlawful route takeovers, property damage, and the collection of money through threats.

It also restricts the possession of firearms and dangerous weapons at transport facilities in surrounding areas and inside minibus taxis operating on the affected routes.

Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku said both associations must take responsibility and bring the violence to an end.

“We tried other ways to stop the violence, but it has continued, and that is why we went to court. We are doing this to protect residents who rely on public transport and lawful taxi operators who want to work without fear or intimidation.”

The interdict is provisional, with both associations and the other respondents due back in court on 20 November to argue why it should not be made final.

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