While Siv and the legion of commentators quickly pointed out privilege, racism, and a desire to rather be in Perth, another South African sent a ‘message of hope’ to soothe our collective discomfort.
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A taxi strike in Cape Town caused major backlogs on the N2, and there are also reports of buses being set alight and some vehicles being stoned.
A taxi strike is underway in Gauteng, as the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) protests outstanding COVID-19 relief fund payments.