Violent Protests in Cape Town Claim Lives, Including British Man

A British man was killed during violent protests in Cape Town, South Africa, when the vehicle he was in drove into the midst of the unrest. The protests, sparked by a dispute between minibus taxi drivers and city authorities, have resulted in at least five deaths and numerous arrests. The strike by minibus taxi drivers has caused significant disruptions, with nearly half a million children missing school and critical services being affected. The violence highlights the reliance on minibus taxis as the primary mode of public transport in South Africa, despite concerns over their safety and roadworthiness. Negotiations between the city and the national minibus taxi union have stalled, prolonging the protests.