The EThekwini Municipality is urging community members to refrain from damaging infrastructure during service delivery protests.

This follows protest action in after Chesterville which saw residents’ attack and damage Durban Transport buses operating in the area.

The operator, Tansant has since suspended the bus service in the area to prevent risk of buses being damaged or burned.

Similarly four council buses were burnt during the recent service delivery protests in the Chesterville area. The municipality says the situation is being assessed and buses will be restored once the situation is safe and has returned to normal.

“The City cannot risk attacks on buses especially those carrying passengers as this may result in injuries and loss of lives. Members of the community are being engaged regarding the protest, ”the City notes.

“The City acknowledges people’s right to protest however, protests should be demonstrated in a peaceful manner. We urge residents to demonstrate civic pride and a sense of ownership of public assets by reporting acts of vandalism to the Municipality,” it concludes.