Cape Town – Golden Arrow buses were reportedly torched in the Nyanga area in Cape Town on Thursday morning.
According to IOL, the incidents happened before 10:00.
“Golden Arrow can confirm that three buses were petrol bombed on Govan Mbeki and Emms Drive at approximately 09.30 this morning and a fourth bus was set alight on Eisleben and Sheffield,” said Golden Arrow spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer.
The motive for the attacks was not immediately clear.
Police said that they were currently monitoring the situation.
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No one was injured.
“#sapsWC Public Order Police, supported by Nyanga #SAPS and Metro Police are currently monitoring a situation in Nyanga area where several buses and vehicles were set alight. SAPS deployment will remain in the area until calm has been restored. NP,” said the police.
#sapsWC Public Order Police, supported by Nyanga #SAPS and Metro Police are currently monitoring a situation in Nyanga area where several buses and vehicles were set alight. SAPS deployment will remain in the area until calm has been restored. NP pic.twitter.com/JydfgGcUzb
— SA Police Service ?? (@SAPoliceService) August 25, 2022
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo