News24 reports that two Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) workers are in a critical condition after being shot and wounded while repairing cables on Cape Town's beleaguered Central Line.

On Tuesday morning, police were called to the scene at the railway lines near Kalksteenfontein where the workers had been shot by unknown gunmen. According to police, the suspects arrived at the scene in a VW Polo and opened fire on the two. Prasa spokesperson Nana Zenani said details were still sketchy and added: "The incident took place along the Central Line while contractors were busy with recovery as part of the corridor recovery. The shooters intended to steal the copper cables before they were even relayed as part of the repair works." Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said a 44-year-old male was shot in both legs, while another, aged 36, was shot in his left arm. He also sustained bruises to the back of his head. Both victims were taken to a nearby medical facility for medical treatment. Police are investigating cases of attempted murder.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Lisalee Solomons at News24

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