The City of Cape Town is forking out R5000 for any information that will lead it to the positive identification and arrest of the individuals responsible for the stoning of a brand new train.
The reward is being offered after a group of youngsters stoned and damaged a Metrorail train between Steenberg and Fish Hoek last week, knocking out the train driver’s window.
Repairing the damage will cost Metrorail approximately R20 000.
“Damage to critical infrastructure is completely unacceptable, even if it is perpetrated by youth who think that stoning trains is ‘fun'” said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis in a statement.
According to Hill-Lewis, a well-functioning rail service has been missing from the city with millions of Capetonians suffering as a result, reiterating that we cannot allow selfish individuals to continue to steal the resources needed to improve our lives.
“We cannot allow a few individuals who wish to damage and steal public infrastructure to rob us all of the resources we need to improve our lives.
When the trains run again, after long absences and very expensive investment, we should all help to protect them.”
The City, along with Metrorail confirmed that the window was damaged during its first week of operation.
Hill-Lewis concluded by stating: “A proud Capetonian does not destroy or steal infrastructure. A proud Capetonian helps build and protect.”
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