The rail agency also gives notice of suspension to a private security company contracted to guard the Cape Town train station
The embattled Passenger Rail Agency of SA has suspended its head of security and two other security officers in the Western Cape, following the torching of two trains worth an estimated R33m.
“The suspension of Mr Ernest Hendricks and the other two officers is not meant to pass judgment or put blame and them, but is solely meant to allow the investigation to be carried out by an independent body,” said Prasa CEO, Nkosinathi Sishi.
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