There will be normal taxi operation on the day of national shutdown

17 March 2023

On 15 March 2023, SANTACO leadership met with the leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Pretoria to talk about the EFF's planned National Shutdown on 20 March 2023. The following are the outcomes of the meeting:

- The taxi industry will operate as normal on the day of the national shutdown and accordingly, SANTACO has informed all provinces of this decision.

- Notwithstanding its decision not to participate in the national shutdown, SANTACO respects the reasons of the EFF to embark on a national shutdown protest.

We want to emphasise that the meeting was cordial and the views of both parties were respectfully welcomed. Prior to the meeting, SANTACO had replied to the EFF's letter explaining its apolitical stance as a matter of policy, which the EFF respected. The EFF's courtesy to brief SANTACO on why their protest was justified is therefore welcomed.

Against this, therefore confidently believe that come 20 March 2023, we will all work together to afford each other space in pursuit of our diverse interests and intended objectives of the day.

Issued by SANTACO, 17 March 2023