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Key FactsMass Minibus Taxi Strike in Cape Town Keeps 287,000 Children Out of School

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The Western Cape Minister of Education, David Maynier, claims that due to the Santaco minibus taxi strike on Friday, 287,420 learners were unable to exercise their constitutional right to basic education.

In addition to the minibus taxis not running, parents have kept their children at home out of fear for their safety, even if they don't normally use public transport.

This means that the 14,000 learners offered extra classes to improve their learning outcomes will not be able to attend due to the strike.

Maynier emphasized that any intimidation of learners traveling to school or of the contracted learner transport scheme buses will result in legal action against the minibus taxi associations.