Question NW278 to the Minister of Transport
10 March 2016 - NW278
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether she has initiated any investigations into individuals and groups in the transport industry who have begun to operate as a mafia by using intimidation and force to obtain control of the industry; if so, what has each investigation revealed; (2) whether she will publicly invite transport operators to provide information on any overt intimidation tactics that are being used against them to surrender their interests in the transport business; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The department is not investigating any individuals or companies that are running public transport operations.
2. The department informs me that they are not aware of any intimidation in the transport sector, and has no details on this matter