SUSPECTED ARSON ON PURCO BUSES ACROSS MPUMALANGA
Lindokuhle Xulu
Putco Media Liaison Manager
Putco regrets to confirm the occurrence of arson at four of its depots across Mpumalanga.
Initial reports indicate that on Monday evening, 27 January 2025, an unknown group of assailants ambushed and bound security at the Moloto depot before setting buses alight and opening fire inside the depot.
The violent attack resulted in two employees being injured—one was shot in the leg, and another was struck on the head with a chair.
The rampage spread throughout the night, with additional depots reporting buses set on fire.
In total, approximately 51 buses were burned across the following affected depots:
– Moloto
– Wolwekraal
– Siyabushwa
– Vaalbank
Despite the damage, Putco’s buses are continuing to operate in the affected areas under heightened supervision.
The company is fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities in the ongoing investigations.
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