KZN Transport Department concerned about employees linked to guardrail theft

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport says that some of its employees could be linked to the guardrail theft syndicate operating across the province.

Two men have appeared in the KwaDukuza Magistrates' Court.

They face charges of theft and contravening Section 3 of the Criminal Matters Amendment Act, which deals with the unlawful tampering or intentional damage of essential infrastructure.

The matter has been postponed to 23 September for a formal bail application.

The department says it will not protect anyone found to be involved in criminality.

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