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News24
21-07-2025
- News24
Eight passengers seriously injured after Golden Arrow bus petrol bombed in Cape Town
Eight passengers were seriously injured when a Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) bus was petrol bombed near Duinefontein and Govan Mbeki Roads in Gugulethu, in the early hours of Monday. GABS spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said reports from the scene suggested that the attackers used 'darkness and the homes around them' as cover. 'Eight passengers were injured in the attack and are receiving medical attention. The fire was extinguished quickly by law enforcement and traffic services,' she added. GABS condemned the attack. 'These attacks are callous and extremely dangerous and cannot simply be accepted as the norm,' Dyke-Beyer added. Their comment will be added once received.
The South African
22-06-2025
- Business
- The South African
Free transport helps job seekers in the Western Cape
The Western Cape Government has rolled out Phase 2 of its 'Getting You to Work' Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme, expanding efforts to remove transport costs as a barrier to employment. At the Mitchells Plain Town Centre Library, more than 300 unemployed residents gathered to register for Gold Cards, which provide free travel via Golden Arrow Bus Services across the Cape Metro. The expansion builds on the initial success of Phase 1, launched in February 2024, which saw over 3700 residents sign up through 150 employer partners. The programme, part of the province's Growth for Jobs Strategy, aims to connect job seekers to employment, training, and interviews. Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku said, 'We know from our data that those who received vouchers had a greater chance of attending interviews, securing work, and participating in skills development.' Phase 1 had particularly high uptake in areas like Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Delft, Gugulethu, and Philippi, highlighting the critical need for this kind of intervention. Unlike Phase 1, which required registration through an employer, Phase 2 now allows job seekers to register online independently. Once registered, individuals can collect a Gold Card, valid for six free trips between 9:00 and 15:00 on weekdays until March 2026, at Golden Arrow kiosks by presenting an ID. The Western Cape Mobility Department described the project as more than just a transport solution. 'This programme is about opening doors and restoring dignity. It is about recognising that every person deserves a fair shot at opportunity,' the department stated. The government has urged employers to register as official partners and distribute vouchers to prospective employees. 'By assisting job seekers with free transport, the programme not only helps individuals and families, but strengthens the provincial economy by connecting people to opportunities,' the department added. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
