![]() The stand-off between taxi operators and the government remains unresolved and has led to violence in three 2010 host cities – Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. Hans Klaus, FIFA’s director of communications, said the governing body had contingency plans in the event that the issue remains unresolved. Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal’s Director-General Kwazi Mbanjwa confirmed that he had been transferred to the Ministry of Transport, where he will assist Minister Sbu Ndebele with a number of 2010 World Cup initiatives. “With the Confederations Cup looming and the 2010 FIFA World Cup only a few hund red days away, Dr. Mbanjwa’s vast skills and experience in the transport sector will be invaluable to the National Minister,” said KwaZulu- Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize. Ndebele is under pressure to resolve the stand-off with taxi operators over the controversial BRT system ahead of the Confederations Cup (14-28 June) and the 2010 World Cup. Ndebele will this week hold talks with the taxi associations that have threatened to disrupt both tournaments. |