Bulelwa Hoala

Rea Vaya has temporarily suspended all its services in Soweto following the shooting of two bus drivers in two separate incidents in Protea Glen and Mapetla on Monday night.
“Rea Vaya Passengers are advised that buses are temporarily suspended until further notice due to shooting incidences to bus drivers that happened last night in Soweto.
“We advise passengers to use alternative public transport. Regular updates on the situation will be given,” the Rea Vaya Bus Transit account announced on X.
Rea Vaya Passengers are advised that buses are temporarily suspended until further notice due to shooting incidences to bus drivers that happened last night in Soweto. We advise passengers to use alternative public transport. Regular updates on the situation will be given.
— Rea Vaya Bus Transit (@ReaVayaBus) February 4, 2025
According to reports, the first driver had stopped at a robot along Wild Chestnut Street in Protea Glen when he was shot and killed by unknown suspects.
Another driver was shot in Tshithuthune Street, Mapetla.
An eyewitness who was the last passenger on the bus alleges he heard gunshots and took cover. When it was quiet he noticed the bus driver was shot and tried to drive the bus but crashed into a wall.
The driver was declared dead on the scene and the passenger sustained no injuries.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, has confirmed that the police are investigating cases of murder.
“In both incidents, the motive is unknown at this stage, and police investigations continue,” said Nevhuhulwi.



