Bulldozer operators mow down SAPS van

[SkippyRamirez]

"we" have learned that thats the only way the government listens.

Its a sad state of reality.

Yes, and who is going to repair the damage caused? Nobody. And in the unlikely event that someone actually repairs it, who's going to pay for it?

 

[Foxhound5366]

Not a bulldozer.

Front-end loader. Also referred to a loading shovel.

Thank you Matt Le Blanc (Top Gear reference).

 

[Toxxyc]

How can that be allowed to happen?

Because if they shoot to defend themselves they're crucified. Remember the Marikana happenings?

 

[Muttley]

[video=youtube;xY4fQ0e9c6U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY4fQ0e9c6U[/video]

 

[Ho3n3r]

Wouldn't surprise me. The only thing our cops are built to handle is a couple streetwise two's!

http://www.fin24.com/Economy/SAPS-spends-millions-on-private-security-20110329

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

http://www.fin24.com/Economy/SAPS-spends-millions-on-private-security-20110329

:crylaugh:

 

[Neoprod]

Not a bulldozer.

Front-end loader. Also referred to a loading shovel.

Neither of which are mowers...colour me confused.

 

[Ho3n3r]

:crylaugh:

Was my reaction when I read it the first time.

Can't believe that was already 6 years ago, because I feel like I read it a few months ago.

 

[LazyLion]

[video=youtube;3vESIVemfG8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vESIVemfG8[/video]

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Killdozer LIVES!!!!!!! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Heemeyer

 

[Ianf1]

Surely these FEL operators will be arrested, then lose their pension jobs and generally screw up their lives.
What needs more publicity is the outcome of these arrests so it can be shown it is not worthwhile to be an *******.

 

[Thor]

Afrika

 

[Kosmik]

Ample reason for live rounds near the end there.

 

[GoneWithTheWindows]

Surely these FEL operators will be arrested, then lose their pension jobs and generally screw up their lives.
What needs more publicity is the outcome of these arrests so it can be shown it is not worthwhile to be an *******.

You would think so. However, you will probably be wrong.

If any of the previous protests are to go by, NOTHING will come of this except the protestors getting what they want.

 

[greg_SA]

Shouldn't the police respond to all events with riot control measures?

Maybe a heavy tear gas and smoke grenades would have helped? Just wondering...

 

[Neoprod]

You would think so. However, you will probably be wrong.

If any of the previous protests are to go by, NOTHING will come of this except the protestors getting what they want.

Unions have had the ANC by the short and curlies for ages...not sure I see that changing with Ramaphosa courting COSATU vigorously.

 

[Solarion]

What a waste of a good van. I need a car just give it to me next time.

 

[buka001]

Surely these FEL operators will be arrested, then lose their pension jobs and generally screw up their lives.
What needs more publicity is the outcome of these arrests so it can be shown it is not worthwhile to be an *******.

When I worked on the construction of the Kusile Power station, they had massive strikes, destroyed vehicles, offices and so forth.

We fired all the labour. A month later every single person was re-hired. The unions used political influence, our hands were tied.

 

[Geoff.D]

Just get it all over with and accept we have a low-key civil war on our hands. Sort it out before it escalates into something far more serious.

 

[Ianf1]

When I worked on the construction of the Kusile Power station, they had massive strikes, destroyed vehicles, offices and so forth.

We fired all the labour. A month later every single person was re-hired. The unions used political influence, our hands were tied.

This explains part of the cost overruns at Kusile, do you know what the cost over run or is it still under construction?