By Obakeng Maje

Taung- Four suspects are due to appear before Taung Magistrate Court today for assault. Four accused are taxi drivers and they allegedly assaulted a private car victim whom they accuse of stealing their commuters.

North West police said the incident took place on Monday next to Taung District Hospital and the accused are aged between 25 to 36.

“Four suspects are due to appear before Taung Magistrate Court today for assault. They allegedly assaulted another motorist who allegedly picked hikers” police spokesperson Kelebogile Moiloa said.

Taung police said the victim was taken to a local clinic for medical attention and a case of assault was opened.

The confusion in taxi industry came to light after the old taxi rank was put under construction and the new makeshift taxi rank was allocated to taxis.

The taxi drivers vowesd that they will not use the new taxi rank as is too far and too small, however the Greater Taung municipality refutes the claims called them absurd as all needed elements are in place.

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