The Phokeng police in North West have offered a R50 000 reward for information that can lead to the arrest of the alleged arsonists who destroyed many buses at bus depots.

Two malicious damage to property cases have been opened at the Phokeng Police Station, just outside of Rustenburg. Police are on the lookout for the people who committed this malicious act.

These buses belonged to the Bojanala Bus Depot – six were found burnt on Tuesday morning (1/10) at the Chaneng Depot, and a further 17 buses at Tlaseng were also set on fire. The damaged buses’ cost was estimated to be R69 million.

“Police have offered an R50 000 reward for any information that can lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of the alleged perpetrators in the Bojanala bus fire investigation,” said North West police spokesperson Adéle Myburgh.

“No arrests have been made yet, and we hope that the reward will be a motivator for people to come forward with information.”

The damaged buses' cost was estimated to be R69 million. Photo supplied

We urge the community to assist with information to ensure these ruthless criminals, whose actions are hampering the transportation of school children and elderly persons, are brought to book to face the full might of the law, said North West police commissioner, Sello Kwena.

Anyone with information is requested to contact Captain Johannes Montsho, the investigating officer, on 076 834 3531, or to call the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number: 08600 10111.

OFM News/Zenande Mpame cg