Police in Phokeng, North West, are investigating two malicious damage to property incidents following the torching of 23 buses at two Bojanala Bus depots.
According to the police, the incidents were reported in the early hours of Tuesday.
“It is alleged that six buses at the Bojanala Bus Depot at Chaneng and a further 17 buses at Tlaseng were set on fire.
The damages to both incidents are estimated at R69 million.
The buses burnt to ashes,” said provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Adéle Myburgh.
According to a statement by the police, the motive for the incident is not known at this stage.
The statement however added that 76 drivers have been expelled due to theft and other related offences since June, while other drivers are facing disciplinary hearings.
Police said they’re investigating malicious damage to property cases and no arrest has been made.
