Mbalula blames theft for dilapidated train stations, as ActionSA calls for heightened security measures

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says metrorail train stations were vandalised at the height of the lockdown. File photo.Transport minister Fikile Mbalula said the shocking state of Metrorail train stations in Cape Town is due to theft and vandalism seen at the height of the lockdown.

He said critical infrastructure worth millions of rand had been stolen, which had resulted in a temporary suspension of operations at some stations.briefing on Monday after conducting an oversight visit of the Cape Town Northern Line and the Western Cape Rail Management and Traffic Control Centre in Bellville. “Since the declaration of the state of disaster and the restriction on travel, Prasa had to cease all commuter rail operations.

“Despite the easing of travel restrictions, the vandalism forced Metrorail to stop operations on several lines, including the Northern Line, as critical infrastructure had either been stolen or vandalised,” said Mbalula.

Isn't that why the apartheid government had railway police, you anc got rid of them

Thank you Captain Obvious🤦‍♂️ like we don't know it's due to theft you suppose to prevent this.

What happened to the security staff that used to look after the stations? He’s lying. They took them away. This is how they privatize the rail system by making it dysfunctional so their ‘private’ friends can take it over.

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