 Taxi strike in Johannesburg, some roads barricaded. Johannesburg, taxi drivers at the Germistan taxi rank say the Akerhilani taxi strike is expected to start in shortly. Operations at the taxi rank are carrying on as per normal with some unsuspecting commuters in queues preparing to catch taxis to their respective destinations. The South African National Taxi Council, Santaco, announced the strike on Monday and say they want Mayor Mswandil Masina to be removed for his apparently slow pace in fixing roads. Although there are no signs yet of the strike at the Germistan rank taxi, drivers say they haven't abandoned the planned demonstration. They say the strike will begin just after 8 am. The drivers say they are unhappy with the state of roads in the Akerhilani municipality and will be marching to the Germistan Council chambers to hand over a memorandum. Some roads in Tempe Sahab already been barricaded. EMPD Deploy Extra Officers The Akerhilani Metro Police Department, EMPD, says it's deployed additional officers to the Metro after reports of stone throwing during this morning's taxi strike preparations. The EMPD's Kopeh De Maki Zang says the following areas have been affected and motorists should drive with caution. Traffic is also flowing freely in the city but police vehicles are lined up along the R21 and R24 highways. The demonstration is expected to severely affect commuters and traffic. The city of Akerhilani has suspended bus services in the Metro as of precaution. Meanwhile, there's high police visibility on the R21 and R24 highways with tow trucks on standby in case of a taxi blockade. Or Tambo International Airport has warned those traveling this morning to leave early.