Qaqambile Mdledle
Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo has welcomed the good work done by the South African Police (SAPS). 
This follows, their swift action in arresting a Mamelodi Amalgamated Taxi Association (MATA) member for contravening a High Court Order. 
On 11 August 2020, the Pretoria High Court granted MEC Mamabolo a court order directing the SAPS to arrest and charge any person who acts unlawfully or in contravention of the order.
"The court order, amongst others, brings to an end the old practice of collecting funds from members through methods bordering on money laundering. This remedy is currently not provided for in the National Land Transport Act, thus the order closes that gap in law," he said.
The member was arrested on Thursday, 20 August after he allegedly demanded money from other members.
The MEC said the arrest should send a strong warning to taxi Industry members, that their days of acting with impunity are numbered.
He also said government remains committed to ending the violence in the taxi industry and  its effort to grow and formalise the industry to enable it to contribute to the economy.
In conclusion, He went on to thank the MATA interim committee under the administration of Hettie Groenewald for acting swiftly on the matter.​