Western Cape's Mobility MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie, has strongly condemned petrol bombing of a GO GEORGE bus in Pacaltsdorp.
COURTESY: GO GEORGEFourteen passengers were treated at George Provincial
hospital for injuries on Wednesday, and the motive for the attack is still
unknown.
MacKenzie has urged the South African Police Service and
law enforcement agencies to bring the culprits to justice as swiftly as
possible.
He added that they will continue to work with their
partners to provide commuters with reliable public transport.
“I have engaged with [Western Cape] Minister of Social
Development Sharna Fernandez to arrange for counselling and social support for
the victims. My thoughts are with the driver and passengers who were affected
by this traumatic incident” said Western Cape's Mobility MEC, Ricardo Mackenzie
GO GEORGE Manager Morné Lakay assured users that their bus
service is fully operational.
‘’The GIPTN regrets the incident and will assist the police
with information and CCTV footage to bring the perpetrators to book. The bus
service in the area and all other routes remain fully operational.’’
Done by: Alungile Njemla // Edited By: Mitchum George
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