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Watch: Army moved into Dunoon as violent protests continue

The army has reportedly been deployed into Dunoon after continued violent protests.

The army has reportedly been moved into Dunoon after continuing protests by taxi drivers and residents.The protests are purportedly a backlash against a crackdown by traffic authorities on errant minibus taxi drivers.

Army called in #DuNoon #DuNoonProtests pic.twitter.com/4Ws8wMQ9rs

— 🅵🆁🅰🅽🅲🅾 (@Zuks_Franco) 1 October 2019

Taxi drivers and owners believe that they should not be fined or arrested for offences, and that the city should first hold discussions with them about these offences before taking action.

Dunoon Taxi Association secretary Frank Qotyiwe said they felt targeted by law enforcement in ongoing operations and decided to suspend their routes. They wanted the city to reissue taxi operating permits for routes that were both serviced and not serviced by the MyCiti bus, based on a survey which showed there was a demand for taxi services in the area.

Vehicles were being stoned, after disgruntled residents with sticks and stones had gathered at Potsdam taxi rank. Dunoon residents started with violent protests on Friday

Dunoon Cape Town: Taxi protest pic.twitter.com/VJNw7HQxnk

— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) 26 September 2019

Two trucks and a MyCiTi station were set alight during violent protests in the Dunoon area on Friday and a bus torched on Saturday.

Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz and Cape Town Safety and Security Mayoral Committee Member JP Smith condemned the violence, injuries and damage to public and private property.

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Deploying the army might seem like an extreme move as these are only civilian protests. One believes the South African Police Service should be able to handle the situation, although the duration of the protests might be a highlight of failing within SAPS.

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