House Chairperson, the ANC moves without notice:
That the House - 1) notes with great concern the criminal attack of a female Metrorail train driver, Ms Nonhlanhla Dlamini, by commuters for refusing to stop between stations in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, 18th February;
2) further notes that the attack took place between 06:00 and 07:00 in the morning, and was left bleeding and emotionally distraught whilst waiting for an hour for help to arrive;
3) understands that the train was en route from Durban to Stanger when commuters wanted her to stop between stations;
4) further understands that when she refused, as it is not allowed and would have created a very dangerous situation for the commuters and train crew, she was then assaulted;
5) acknowledges that commuters had threatened to kill Ms Dlamini and hit her on the head and ear by some of the stones and was bleeding profusely;
6) urges Passenger Rail Agency of SA, Prasa, to ensure that systems are put in place to protect both the employees and commuters and to address the vandalism, arson and fare evasions that have negatively impacted on the services of the Prasa; and
7) wishes Ms Dlamini a speedy and full recovery. Agreed to.
Ms C V KING Mr W T LETSIE