Eastern Cape Transport MEC to probe extortion allegations against the Mthatha Taxi Association [SOUND]

# Eastern Cape Transport and Community Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, has launched an investigation into allegations of extortion reported against members of the Mthatha Taxi Association. The MEC held a meeting with the association yesterday. The department spokesperson, Makhaya Komisa, says the gravity of the allegations levelled against some leaders and members of the Mthatha Taxi Association compelled the MEC to institute an investigation into concerns raised by some members of the association: