Transport union calls for army protection on rail tracks

At least one transport union believes the army should be deployed to the country’s rail system, as the police seem unable to cope. The United National Transport Union says the rail network is a national asset that should be protected.

The union adds that government has failed to safeguard infrastructure and is doing nothing about safety on trains.

The mandate of the police services is quite clear, they have to protect the civilians of this country, and currently they do not have the capacity to do that,” said Untu’s Riefdah Ajam.

“The SANDF, in particular, has been called in to protect and safeguard the assets of this country, and currently those assets are deemed within the jurisdiction of Prasa, Metrorail.

“We are having too many and too free access to the platforms through the current infrastructure that we have. Untu and Fedusa have embarked on a one-day strike but it seems to have had little effect on the rail service. The unions say the public transport system isn’t safe for workers or commuters. They have handed over a memorandum at Parliament outlining a list of grievances.

You might also like…Shona Ferguson so proud of his talented Daughter Alicia – Video

Shona Ferguson so proud of his talented Daughter Alicia! Talent runs in the Ferguson family. Mom and dad are accomplished actress and actor turned TV producers, Lesedi is an actress and Alicia is a musician.

The youngest daughter of the Fergusons is a talented artist who plays drums like no other. Proud dad Shona recently shared a clip on Instagram of his daughter playing drums, the video will blow your mind and Shona‘s message will melt your heart…Read more here

Source: eNCA