A burnt out truck lies beside the road following protests linked by police to former president Jacob Zuma's imprisonment, in Mooi River on July 10 2021. Picture: REUTERS/SIYABONGA SISHI
Kelly said it was reported that 30 trucks had been set alight in the province since the violence started. “Some transporters are looking at changing routes, and this affects many small economies along the route: from fuel to refreshments, support and security, while others are looking at getting out of a business that only brings tears and more tears,” he said.
The cost to employees in losing their jobs as companies close operations, the loss of income for their families and the support network they provide and the impact this violence has on the communities they originate and live in, is almost impossible to calculate, said Kelly. He called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure that the violence is stopped and that those responsible are held to account, “that the rule of law is shown to be firmly in place and that the safety and security of SA and its people is ensured”.
Stopping the economic life line of transport will have far reaching consequences, which I am not sure our government begins to comprehend...
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