Update: No charges laid for setting buses on fire during taxi ban protest in Ladysmith

The case involving the buses that were set alight in the Driefontein area on January 8 is still being investigated by police. Angry protesters blocked roads going in and out of Ladysmith with burning tyres and rocks after MEC for Transport, Community Safety & Liaison Mr Mxolisi Kaunda banned the Sizwe and Klipriver taxi associations from operating in Ladysmith.

Buses and other vehicles were burned during the protest.

According to police, there are leads they are following up on.

Read initial story: Update: Roads coming in and out of Ladysmith closed, buses burnt by angry protesters

Also read: Vehicles operating as taxis in Ladysmith will be impounded as of tomorrow

Also read: MEC for Transport takes on Ladysmith taxi warlords, banning taxis operating in Ladysmith for 6 months

Also read: Vehicles operating as taxis in Ladysmith will be impounded as of tomorrow

Also read: MEC for Transport takes on Ladysmith taxi warlords, banning taxis operating in Ladysmith for 6 months

At this  time, no one has been charged for the offence.

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