Rioting in Tshwane sees suspension of Gautrain bus service
Gautrain bus services in Pretoria were suspended following violent protests in the area on Tuesday. The train system took to social media to warn its users following reports of a shutdown in the CBD."Due to protest action in the area‚ our Arcadia and Pretoria CBD (H3 & P3) bus routes have been suspended. Trains continue to operate."Office workers evacuate Pretoria CBD‚ City of Tshwane confirmsThe Pretoria CBD was 'a no go' area on Tuesday afternoon as capital city workers feared being caught up in election campaign violence. Violence broke out in parts of Pretoria following the announcement of new ANC Tshwane mayoral candidate Thoko Didiza on Monday. Cars‚ trucks and buses were torched in areas such as Mamelodi‚ Atteridgeville and Soshanguve while police officers were injured in Hatfield...
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