South Africa

City of Cape Town Takes Legal Action Against Extortionists Delaying MyCiTi Bus Service Expansion

today13 March, 2024

Background

The City of Cape Town has revealed that internal procedures are in progress to file an interdict application against extortionists responsible for obstructing the construction of the MyCiTi bus service in Mitchells Plain. This 340-million-rand initiative is a crucial component of the broader rollout of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Claremont, and Wynberg. Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, has indicated that the interdict is anticipated to be submitted before the week concludes.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen