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Torching of trucks on N3 ‘planned to bring mayhem and disruption’

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Co-ordinated attack on main transport route in KwaZulu-Natal a threat to economy and business confidence, says Road Freight Association

A truck is destroyed after being attacked near Van Reenen’s Pass on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal. The highway remained closed for hours on Sunday. Picture: TABLOIDNEWSPAPER/THE LADYSMITH HERALD

“Both the specific spot on the N3, as well as the timing, were chosen to cause the best outcome in terms of mayhem and disruption,” the RFA said in a statement on Sunday. The long-term costs, on the other hand, would involve increased security costs, higher insurance premiums and less freight movement through SA, as well as job losses.

Kelly noted the precision of the attack, saying it was well co-ordinated and implemented and that it was worrying the motivation did not seem to be theft of cargo or looting.

 

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