By Obakeng Maje

RUSTENBURG-The police registered cases of Attempted murder and malicious damage to property after a petrol bomb was thrown at Epol truck on Friday at approximately 21:15. Police said that the truck was allegedly approaching corner Beneden and Molen streets when two petrol bombs were thrown at it” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

“The bombs were allegedly thrown at the truck by a group of people who were standing along the road”. 

The driver sustained injuries on the head, neck, face, hands and thighs and was taken to hospital for medical treatment. 

“The truck was damaged on the roof, seat and steering wheel, and damages are estimated at R15 000” said Mokgwabone.

It is suspected that the incident is linked to strike and protest actions by Rainbow Chicken employees in Rustenburg. 

A petrol bomb was thrown at a bus that was carrying Rainbow Chicken employees last month whereby several people were injured. 

“Nobody has been arrested on both incidents and investigation continues” police said.

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