Truck drivers strike becoming violent

Florentia Roman

27 September 2012

At least two working truck drivers were attacked and eight trucks set alight in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng this morning.

It is the second day that a freight industry strike has descended into violence.

The highway leading to the OR Tambo International Airport had to be closed at one stage as around 12 trucks blocked the road.

The protestors have now reportedly moved on to Kempton Park. No arrests have yet been reported following attacks in several cities.