SAPS and the Taxi Violence Task Teams are intensifying efforts against unlawful practices by taxi association patrollers, who have been pulling over private vehicles, demanding fines, and even holding motorists hostage—actions they have no legal authority to carry out. Only official law enforcement officers are permitted to stop, fine, or impound vehicles for traffic violations.
[DECISIVE ACTION- TAXI VIOLENCE TASK TEAMS]
— Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (@RSA_JCPS) October 31, 2024
Taxi association patrollers have no legal authority to pull over, impound or fine ‘private’ vehicles because they have passengers, or for any other reason(s).
Law enforcement agencies retain sole authority to pull over all motorists… pic.twitter.com/NpVNEGUCw9
The National Commissioner, General SF Masemola, has instructed Provincial Commissioners to enforce a zero-tolerance approach. Law enforcement agencies are on high alert and will act decisively to uphold the rule of law, with dedicated task teams ready to address violent situations and protect motorists. Victims are ur
