Public Protector to probe Metrorail in the Western Cape
3 September 2018
The Public Protector is expected to probe alleged mismanagement by Metrorail in the Western Cape, after complaints were highlighted by the provincial legislature's standing committee on transport and public works.
Committee chairperson Nceba Hinana last week wrote a letter to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, in which he raised concerns about inadequate infrastructure, safety, delays and cancellations.
This followed a series of attacks on trains, with at least three recent train torchings and one botched attempt recorded.
In July, 32 coaches were damaged as a result of arson. The damage caused to trains and infrastructure came to more than R50m.