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Court rules Mbalula must ensure safety of Intercape bus drivers and passengers from attacks

The Judge found the MEC and the Minister failed in their duties as far as they had an obligation to cooperate with the police.

Doctor Mahlaule by Doctor Mahlaule
2022-10-04 10:12
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Image from Twitter: @TheLegalSA

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula ordered to ensure the safety of Intercape buses. Photo via Twitter: @TheLegalSA

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The Eastern Cape High Court has ordered Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and Eastern Cape MEC Xolile Nqatha to take ‘positive steps’ and put an end to attacks, apparently by disgruntled taxi associations, against buses belonging to Intercape.

In terms of the order, granted on Friday, Makhanda High Court Judge John Smith ruled that the minister and the MEC have an “obligation” to come up with a plan, including appointing inspectors, declaring certain no-go areas as warranting “extraordinary measures” and the suspension of taxi licenses, ranks and routes.

Judge Smith said both MEC and the Minister failed in their duties as far as they had an obligation to cooperate with the police.

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They have 20 days to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety and security of long-distance bus drivers and passengers in the province. The court ordered that the plan must be presented under oath, with implementation time periods.

Smith also ruled that the former MEC Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe, who was fired in August this year, had acted unlawfully when she instructed Intercape CEO Johann Ferreira to negotiate with representatives of the minibus taxi industry to discuss “price, frequency and times” of the bus service in the province. She had indicated that she would suspend the bus service pending the outcome of these negotiations.

Judge Smith said he would provide full reasons for his order at a later stage. He ordered the MEC and The Minister to pay Intercape’s costs on a punitive scale.

Source: The Citizen, Daily Maverick, The South African, Ground Up, image from Twitter: @TheLegalSA

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Doctor Mahlaule previously worked as a Freelance Journalist at Find-it SA where he was responsible for writing news articles and sharing them on social media platforms. Doctor Mahlaule holds a Diploma in Journalism, BA in Communication Science and a BA Honours in Media Studies. Doctor began his journey as a knowledge Management and Communications Intern at Zenex Foundation. He was responsible for support in event management, social media, website maintenance, writing and brand management. On weekends Doctor attends prison ministry and shares the scriptures with inmates at Krugersdorp prison and plays soccer in the afternoon on some weekends. He has a passion for reading and writing and enjoys going out with friends and socialising in his spare time. He has a one-year-old son and is planning on getting married soon. When asked about what keeps him going, he said: “My family keeps me going. I’m the man I am because I come from a loving home. I have a very supportive family who always encourages me to keep pushing hard.”

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