Rustenburg – At least 23 buses valued at about R69 million were set alight and completely burnt in two separate arson attacks outside Rustenburg in North West.
The buses belonging to Bojanala Bus were set alight in the early hours of Tuesday, (1 October 2024).
Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh said the buses were torched in Chaneng and Tlaseng.
“It is alleged that six buses at the Bojanala Bus Depot at Chaneng and a further 17 buses at Tlaseng were set on fire,” she said, adding that the buses have a combined value of value of about R69 million.
“The buses burnt to ashes,” said Colonel Myburgh.
Anyone who may have information that can assist the police with the investigation can contact the Investigating Officer, Captain Johannes Montsho of Phokeng Detectives on Cell 076 834 3531 or the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop on number: 08600 10111.
Anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smartphone.
Colonel Myburgh said cases of malicious damage to property have been opened for investigation.
