SPTA denies involvement in stoning of Leeto La Polokwane buses
One bus was stoned while commuting passengers on Bo-Okelo Street to Madiba Park and Zone 1 while another bus was stoned later the same day.
POLOKWANE – The Seshego Polokwane Taxi Association (SPTA) told the Polokwane Review that they are in no way involved or responsible for the stoning of two Leeto La Polokwane (LLP) buses on Tuesday (July 5).
SPTA spokesperson Ally Mothiba said it is unfortunate that their name is being associated with the vandalism amid speculation that their drivers are responsible for the incident.
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LLP spokesperson Rebotile Malakalaka said bus number 007 was commuting passengers to Madiba Park and Zone 1 when it was stoned while driving on Bo-Okelo Street, while bus number 014 was stoned later that evening.
“We are disappointed. The rationale for these incidents is not known yet and no injuries have been reported. The city’s transport department strongly condemns these acts of vandalism which affects the city’s ability to provide efficient and safe public transportation services,” she said.
Mothiba added that they sympathise with LLP and those affected.
“The SPTA does not encourage vandalism or violence towards public transportation as we are all in the same boat and work towards the same goal which is ferrying commuters,” he said.
Malakalaka said the matter has been reported to law enforcement, who are monitoring the route and added that damage to municipal property is a criminal offence and may lead to prosecution.
