Mini-Bus Taxi Task Team committed to restoring peace

The Mini-Bus Taxi Task Team (MBTTT) came together today, 12 June 2025, in a special meeting amid conflict that flared up between operators in Somerset West and Mfuleni in the past weeks. 

While the circumstances bringing the committee together are deeply troubling, the session proceeded with meaningful engagement as the situation was reviewed. Historical context, where things stand today, and potential scenarios for a mutually agreeable and positive way forward were discussed. Resolving this complex matter is a process and stakeholder representatives have committed to continued discussions to find resolution as soon as possible over the next week.

The immediate priority is to see services and calm restored in the Somerset West and Mfuleni precincts, while solutions are sought.

The MBTTT remains united in its commitment to the safety and mobility of commuters, and will be engaging consistently in the coming days to find common ground once more.

The MBTTT comprises the representatives of the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government, and SANTACO Western Cape. 

Media Enquiries
Councillor Rob Quintas, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility,
Tel: 021 400 7197 or Cell: 082 042 3502, 
Email: Roberto.Quintas@capetown.gov.za (please always copy media.account@capetown.gov.za) 

Muneera Allie, 
spokesperson for Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, 
Cell: 083 755 3213 
Email: Muneera.Allie@westerncape.gov.za

Mandla Hermanus, Chairperson of SANTACO-WC,
Cell: 083 858 4955