Deadly Taxi Strike in Cape Town Claims Five Lives

Five people have been killed in Cape Town, South Africa, during a violent taxi strike that began last week. The strike was initiated by mini-bus taxi drivers in response to a new municipal law that allowed local authorities to impound vehicles for violations. The strike has resulted in sporadic violence, with protesters torching buses and cars and engaging in clashes with the police. A British national was among the victims. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has distanced itself from the violence and called for a peaceful return to negotiations.