Iconic Metrobus double decker torched by protesters in Eldorado Park

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An iconic Johannesburg Metrobus double decker was " burnt beyond recognition" by a protesting mob in Eldorado Park‚ south of Johannesburg‚ earlier this week‚ the City of Johannesburg has disclosed.

It said the incident had occurred at 7pm on Monday night as the bus was heading to the depot in Eldorado Park.

“The driver was able to escape only with minor injuries‚ despite being pelted with stones by the unruly crowd.”

The city said the vehicle in question was one of several high capacity buses that were able to carry a total of 90 passengers‚ and have been a permanent feature on Joburg roads since the early 2000s.
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More at: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...ecker-torched-by-protesters-in-eldorado-park/
 
I'd prefer it if they burnt themselves down, similar to the people of tibet when they were protesting the takeover from the chinese.
 
I wonder if South Africa is the country with the most protests, at least we can be first in something for a change then?
 
Purply said:
I wonder if South Africa is the country with the most protests, at least we can be first in something for a change then?
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You reasonably think that SA (55 million people) is likely to have more protests than Indian (1.2 billion people) for example?
 
f2wohf said:
You reasonably think that SA (55 million people) is likely to have more protests than Indian (1.2 billion people) for example?
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Yes. Just because there's more people doesn't mean there's more protest. It's a cultural thing.
 
rietrot said:
Yes. Just because there's more people doesn't mean there's more protest. It's a cultural thing.
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Which is why I mentioned India who has a strong culture of protests.

Brazil would be a good candidate too.
 
I really don't know how there aren't cops around for these protests. They should be on hand to arrest/shoot these people. I mean why stone the driver? How is he guilty of whatever it is they feel they're entitled to/aggrieved about?
 
ForceFate said:
Elaborate.
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culture

ˈkʌltʃə/

noun

1.

the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

"20th century popular culture"

synonyms:the arts,*the humanities;*More

2.

the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
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