Overview
- The Section 91 suspension took effect on 17 September, covering routes linking Khayelitsha and Mfuleni to Somerset West, Lwandle and Nomzamo, with specific taxi-rank lanes closed.
- A joint operations centre was activated with SAPS, City Law Enforcement and Provincial Traffic on deployment, and at least six taxis were impounded on day one for contraventions.
- Golden Arrow Bus Services added capacity and Metrorail serves as an alternative, though Khayelitsha commuters face indirect train detours via Bellville and crowded buses with long waits.
- CODETA filed an urgent interdict against the closures and accuses the provincial department of permit mismanagement, including claims over rights to operate route 611.
- Officials warned operators of fines up to R5,000 or six months in jail for breaches, signalled that temporary permits may be issued to substitutes, and said engagement with CATA and CODETA continues.