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Golden Arrow guard ‘shoots man dead’: Homeless man killed in ‘confusion’

A golden Arrow Bus Service employee allegedly shot and killed a homeless man in Mowbray. Stanton Daniels, 53, was killed on Thursday morning at the bus terminus. Golden Arrow Bus Services' corporate affairs executive, John Dammert, explained their bus, which sells passenger smart cards, arrived at Mowbray bus terminus at 4:50am, to drop off staff at the sales kiosk. Dammert says: “A homeless person reportedly drew a knife and proceeded […]

30 June 2024

Local

Investigations underway after busses, City vehicle torched at Nyanga terminus

LOCAL The City of Cape Town says its law enforcement agencies are working closely with the South African Police Service to track down the persons responsible for the torching of several Golden Arrow buses and a City truck in Nyanga yesterday. The City's service vehicles have also been advised to withdraw from the area until the situation has been stabilised. The vehicles were torched after a number of taxis in […]

26 August 2022

Local

At least 11 people arrested in Phillippi following violent protests

At least eleven people have been arrested in Philippi on the Cape Flats after a violent protest in the area. A Golden Arrow bus was torched and a container belonging to informal traders was set alight when residents of the nearby Siyangena informal settlement staged a protest demanding services. Informal business traders in Philippi have suffered extensive damage during the early morning protests. One of the informal business owners Sibongile […]

7 August 2020

News

No bus strike scheduled for WC

The South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union has confirmed that a bus strike in the Western Cape is not scheduled to take place. The union's announcement follows media reports that a bus strike may be on the cards. Spokesperson Zanele Sabela said although there was no planned strike action, five companies in the bargaining council had asked to be exempted from implementing the wage increase that was signed in […]

2 July 2018

News

Golden Arrow driver critical after being shot 6 times

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has confirmed that one of it's drivers was left in a critical condition after being shot six times in Philippe last night.The driver was driving in the area at the time of incident. The bus service's general manager, Derick Meyer, said the driver was rushed to hospital after the incident. "He has since been stabilised and we are very grateful to the medical team for […]

8 June 2018

News

Golden Arrow fares set to increase

With the Automobile Association predicting record high fuel costs, commuters can expect travelling price hikes. Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) has confirmed that in light of the 30 per cent fuel increase over the past year and the six per cent expected increase next month, the bus service will be unable to carry the cost. FNB Economist Dawie Maree expects the petrol price to rise by up to 85 cents […]

1 June 2018

News

Commuters left stranded as bus drivers down keys

Commuters on the Cape Flats are bearing the brunt of the nationwide bus strike, with thousands of people still waiting for transport to the CBD and other areas. A nationwide strike by bus drivers has inconvenienced an estimated 1.4 million commuters who are struggling to find other modes of transport to get to work and school. In Cape Town, drivers employed by thee MyCiti and Golden Arrow bus services have downed their […]

18 April 2018

Local

How the national bus strike will affect you

There is no sign that the national bus strike planned for Wednesday will be called off, the bus drivers' bargaining council said on Tuesday. "It is definitely going ahead tomorrow," said Gary Wilson, secretary general of the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council (SARPBC). The council, which represents at least 80% of South Africa's passenger buses, has approached the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for help, and was […]

17 April 2018

News

Commuters to brace for nationwide bus strike

As a result of dead locked wage negotiations, Golden Arrow has confirmed that a nationwide strike is set to take place on Wednesday 18th April. Golden Arrow Spokesperson, Bronwen Dyke Beyer says negotiations are still underway and they are hopeful that an agreement can be reached soon. “If the strike action goes ahead, Golden Arrow will institute a companywide lock out in order to ensure the safety of our passengers […]

16 April 2018

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