Minister Mitchell condemns attacks on buses, private and state vehicles, and calls for justice

25 August 2022
Department of Transport and Public Works

Media Release by Daylin Mitchell Western Cape Minister of Mobility

I strongly condemn the criminal acts of burning buses and private vehicles in the Nyanga and Philippi areas.

Four Golden Arrow buses, private and state vehicles were burned and stoned this morning following an impoundment operation targeted at illegal local Avanza taxis also known as Amaphela by Law Enforcement. One bus driver suffered head injuries.

These actions are completely unacceptable, purely criminal and will not be tolerated. We will not compromise on the safety of commuters and citizens.

I thank SAPS for their swift response by deploying Public Order Police in the area to restore calm. I hope justice will prevail.

The Western Cape Government will use all available regulatory measures and powers at its disposal to take strong action against anyone who makes themselves guilty of public violence, arson, intimidation, or any other criminal acts that impact on the safety and dignity of public transport users and citizens. We must defend the constitutional order and uphold the rights of commuters and other stakeholders.

I will not stand by and see this thuggery continue.


Media Queries:          

Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka
Spokesperson for Minister Daylin Mitchell
Cell: 082 953 0026
Email: Ntomboxolo.Makoba-Somdaka@westerncape.gov.za