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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Transnet worker shot en route to work in Gqeberha
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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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