Buses burn near Medupi
Three buses were set alight at Ditloung village near the Medupi power station, Limpopo police said.
"Around 1am, it was found that three buses used to transport workers to the power station were burning," Lt-Col Ronel Otto said.
Police were investigating the cause of the fires. No one was injured and no arrests had been made.
On Thursday last week, about 80 workers contracted by Murray & Roberts Construction and Grinaker-LTA damaged several vehicles and some equipment at the power plant.
The workers went on protest because the contracts of around 600 local employees were due to end.
Otto said four people were arrested for intimidation on Tuesday morning in Lephalale village, where Medupi is situated.
Police confiscated a vehicle, a banner and a loud hailer from protesters.
There were no reports of violence.
"At this stage the situation is quiet, and under control," Otto said.
Police were keeping watch.
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dennilton1
i lodged tender documents for transporting worker and it was turnoff because of residency now this and those buses were not insured plz consider my application.Report Abuse
16-12-1838
This is what happens when you have such weak and corrupt govt - Total anarchy everywhere!NO clue! No law and order, NO education, NO local or foreign investment, NO healthcare, NO jobs, NO service delivery, NO end to corruption, NO vision, NO ambition, absolutely NO idea about economic policy...NO future!
The only NO we should be hearing from the people of SA is....NO anc!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mrazane
AMEN to that 16-12-1838Report Abuse
Ndele01
I know why I would never start a business. Because then I have to get employees.That means they will burn my business down in 2 years if they don't get increases which they demand - even if I cant afford it.But they forget that yesterday they had nothing - and even R4000 today is R4000 which they did not have yesterday ! If they don't like it, why don't they start theri own businesses ? ( I was forced to when I left my company when I was unhappy ?)
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