Angry South African commuters torch trains and riot at Cape Town railway station

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  • 7 years ago
Riots, looting and the burning of trains occurred at Cape Town's central train station on 12 June, after upset commuters were left stranded for hours after a signal failure. Not enough alternative transport was provided which left angry travelers clambering through the windows of buses to try to get onboard.

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