By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg- Police are appealing to motorists around Rustenburg Platinum belt to avoid or be on the alert while using some route especially during the early hours of the morning.

The stern warning comes in the wake of the barricading of some routes and pelting of motorists with stones. These incidents have been reported around the three affected Rustenburg platinum mines.

In the latest incident, a Bojanala bus transporting a soccer team of Impala platinum mine from Olympia Park stadium en route home was apparently damaged after it was hit with stones by a group of people at Freedom Park on Thursday. None of the passengers was reported to be injured and no arrest have made as a result of this incident.

Amongst areas that have been affected include Mmantsere near Mogwase, route between Zinniaville and Khuseleka Mine.

“We urge the striking employees to enjoy and exercise their right to strike in a peaceful and responsible manner. Criminal acts and infringements of the rights of non-striking employees should be condoned,” said Brig Thulani Ngubane.-TDN

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