Putco commuters were stranded in the early morning when scores of buses were set alight

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Netizens have one suspect in mind.





The police in Mpumalanga have heightened visibility following an incident whereby 51 Putco buses were torched in Nkangala District last night, 27 January 2025 by a group of armed suspects driving in a white Toyota Quantum.

16 buses were burnt at KwaMhlanga, whilst 35 busses were brought to ashes at Siyabuswa, (18 in Maphotla and 17 in Thanane).

According to a report, approximately 15 suspects wearing black clothes and balaclavas stormed into a bus depot at Moloto (KwaMhlanga area) and held the employees at gunpoint.

The suspects are said to have then shot as well as injured one security guard. It was during this period when the 16 busses were burnt.

Meanwhile, at Maphotla (Siyabuswa area), about 10 suspects attacked and assaulted a security guard then torched the 18 buses.

The police urge anyone with information that may assist in apprehending the suspects to call the #CrimeStop number at 08600 10111 or send information via #MySAPSApp.

All received information will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.