Transnet worker shot en route to work in Gqeberha

A Transnet employee was shot and wounded on her way to work in New Brighton, Gqeberha, on Thursday morning.

Transnet says an employee was shot and wounded while on her way to work in Gqeberha on Thursday morning. File photo.
Transnet says an employee was shot and wounded while on her way to work in Gqeberha on Thursday morning. File photo. (Bloomberg)

A Transnet employee was shot and wounded on her way to work in New Brighton, Gqeberha, on Thursday morning.

The state-owned rail, port and pipeline company's workers have been on strike for a week. Transnet said the employee was provided with medical assistance and taken to the nearest hospital.

“Transnet discourages intimidation and violence towards employees not participating in the strike.”

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder and malicious damage to property.

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