Dozens of Putco buses set alight in Mpumalanga

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JOHANNESBURG - At least 50 Putco buses were set alight at four depots in Mpumalanga.

Depots in Moloto, Wolwekraal, Siyabuswa and Vaalbank were targeted.

Two employees were injured in the violence.

The company says operations will continue with the remaining buses.

Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said there were an unknown number of assailants.

"They accessed the depot and started setting buses alight.

"We understand that this was done through petrol-bombing," he said.

He said the motive for the attack is unknown.

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