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News24 reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa is expecting an intelligence report on attacks on trucks in SA after he expressed concern about the impact of the incidents on the economy. He commented after six trucks were set alight on Van Reenen's Pass, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday night.
Police reported that armed men ambushed the truck drivers, forced them to get out of the vehicles and set the vehicles alight. The incident coincided with the anniversary of unrest that broke out in parts of SA in July 2021, causing massive economic losses. On the sidelines of the ANC NEC meeting on Sunday, Ramaphosa told the media he expected law enforcement agencies to take action. He stated: “I have a concern about these incidents that take place and have a negative impact on our economy. It is almost like economic sabotage because six trucks on the great artery of our economy being torched is concerning. The intelligence agencies are going to be giving me a report on that shortly, and the police themselves will be taking steps to ensure that we foresaw [sic] whatever follow-up activity that those who are behind this might be planning.” Shortly after he made the comments on Sunday night, five trucks were set alight in Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga. It is unclear when Ramaphosa will receive the intelligence report.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Zintle Mahlati at News24
- Read too, ‘It’s pure criminality’, says Cele as he hints at imminent arrest of suspects behind truck arson on N3, at The Citizen
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