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The facility will offer commuters and taxi drivers shelter. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cape_Organisation_for_the_Democratic_Taxi_Association\">Codeta<\/a>) spokesperson <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/mfuleni-taxi-driver-fired-for-threatening-lesbian-couple\/\">Makhosandile Tumana<\/a> said the move was long overdue, since the organisation has operated from an open field near Embengweni for several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are so excited about the new development because it gives us an identity. A taxi rank not only helps us, but also commuters, who will be safe now.&#8221; He said he was grateful to the City for the initiative.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ward 93 councillor Thando Pimpi, the taxi rank is expected to be completed by mid-year next year. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Currently, the contractor is busy levelling the ground. 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