By Obakeng Maje

Pampierstad-Northern Cape police are investigating an arson cases after two taxis were allegedly burnt down.

The ernomity took place in Pampierstad where one taxi was allegedly burnt down in the early hours in April 2013.

Orapeleng Moremi,57 is a taxi owner in the area and his two taxis were allegedly burnt down in separate incidents.

“My two taxis were parked in my yard and we were woken up by blazing fire at around 01:00 am in April this year” Moremi sadly said.

He said the two taxis were allegedly parked side-by-side and they only managed to rescue only one taxi as the other one was reduced to ashes.

Moremi is a businessman who relies on his taxi business to survive.

He is transporting school kids to various areas, including Magogong village.

He believes his two taxis were burnt down because of jealousy and he fears the ruthless suspect/s will come for other taxis left.

“I am relying on this taxis to put food on the table and my other taxi was burnt down while I took it for maintenance. According to a craftsman, he was also woken up by ranging fire and he could do less to safe the wreckage” said despondent Moremi.

Even though Moremi is ambiguous regarding who could commit this monstrocity deeds, he want some answers and said he wouldn’t rest until he sees requital handed over.

Police confirmed that they investigating an arson cases and said investigations are continue.

“We can attest to that we investigating two cases of arson after Moremi’s taxis were burnt down. Up to so far there is no lead and we request to anyone who has information that could lead to any arrest to come forward” said Pampierstad Police Station spokesperson Setumiso.

However Moremi thinks police are fonderous regarding the case.

Northern Cape police told our crew that they trying their level best to bring perpetrator to book despite being so evasive.

 Our crew spoke with Investigating Officer captain Moratiwa and said he couldn’t answer our questions and referred us to Officer Setumiso.

Police investigations continue.

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