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Shesha App Exposed: Taxi Council Complicit in Extortion and Violence
A shocking exposé has revealed that the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) is actively promoting violence and extortion against Uber and Bolt drivers in Gauteng, in a bid to force them to use the Shesha app.
In a disturbing series of videos, taxi "patrollers" – backed by Santaco – are seen beating and intimidating e-hailing drivers, demanding they pay bribes and download the Shesha app. The videos show the brutal tactics used by these "patrollers", who are allegedly armed and trained by Santaco.
But it gets worse. An investigation by ITWeb has revealed that Santaco is not only complicit in these acts of violence, but is also profiting from them. The taxi council owns a significant stake in Shesha, and is using its influence to silence critics and suppress the truth.
Santaco’s Double Standards
Santaco claims to be committed to promoting safety and security in the taxi industry, but its actions suggest otherwise. The council is more interested in protecting its own interests and promoting its own app, rather than looking out for the welfare of its members or the public.
In a statement, a Santaco spokesperson claimed that the taxi council is "concerned" about the allegations, but refused to comment further. Meanwhile, the e-hailing industry is left to pick up the pieces and wonder how this could have happened under the nose of the authorities.
Shesha’s Dirty Secrets
But Shesha itself is not without blame. The app’s founder, Portia Keleketu, has been accused of using underhanded tactics to promote the app, including bribing officials and intimidating competitors.
In an interview, Keleketu claimed that Shesha is committed to "revolutionising" the taxi industry, but refused to comment on the allegations of violence and extortion. Instead, she blamed the incidents on "rogue" taxi drivers who are not affiliated with Shesha.
The Consequences
The consequences of this crisis are far-reaching. The e-hailing industry is in chaos, with drivers left feeling vulnerable and exploited. The taxi council’s reputation is in tatters, and its credibility is under scrutiny.
But the biggest victims of this crisis are the passengers, who are being forced to navigate a dangerous and uncertain environment. They deserve better than to be caught in the crossfire of a corrupt and violent industry.
Time for Action
It’s time for the authorities to take action and hold Santaco and Shesha accountable for their actions. The e-hailing industry needs to be protected from these kinds of threats, and the public needs to be kept safe.
It’s time for the truth to come out, and for those responsible to be held to account. The fate of the taxi industry hangs in the balance.
