Trains run an hour late as Prasa employees stage impromptu protest

[John Ashworth]

Trains run an hour late as Prasa employees stage impromptu protest

An impromptu protest by employees of rail company Prasa resulted in major train delays in Cape Town on Thursday – leaving many early peak-hour commuters stranded...

"The delays are attributed to two incidents. First, a small group of employees elected to disregard Prasa procedures to raise their concerns. Regional management immediately addressed the issue and employees resumed work thereafter," read the statement.

Metrorail said the second incident was the death of a pedestrian, which was reported at 8.25am outside Elsies River Station...