Suspects arrested over Western Cape taxi violence

Several suspects have been arrested in connection with taxi-related violence in the Western Cape. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa says they were arrested over the weekend and are expected to appear in various courts on Monday. Potelwa says the suspects are all linked to a recent spate of fatal attacks in Hermanus and Cape Town. “Several suspects are appearing in different courts this morning (Monday) following their arrest by Taxi Violence Unit detectives over the weekend. The suspects were traced in the Overberg, Kensington and Langa and are being charged with murder, attempted murder and arson, in efforts to deal with serious violent crime within the taxi industry.” RELATED VIDEO | Western Cape taxi violence | Mediation process to kick off Monday