We have all seen the horrific images coming out of Cape Town, as the taxi violence matter increasingly spirals out of control. After the recent scenes of looting & public violence in KZN and Gauteng, South Africans are once again left wondering, where is law enforcement? Join BDL in conversation with journalist & researcher, Ivo Vegter, who has looked in detail at the taxi industry. Why is it so prone to conflict and violence, and what can be done to change its image as a R90-billion per annum industry?

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Sihle Ngobese, best known as Big Daddy Liberty (BDL), is the Head of Strategic Operations at the IRR. Sihle has nearly a decade of experience in political and strategic communications, having worked in party-politics, the legislature and government. He is an Industrial Sociologist and UKZN alumni, holding an Honours degree in Industrial, Organizational & Labour Studies. Sihle brings with him the BDL social media brand and is the host of The Big Liberty Show. He is responsible for the production of all IRR shows, including the flagship ‘Daily Friend Show’ and podcasts.