Stories from Mahikeng · South Africa

Operating costs for South African transport have increased by 30%. Fares were raised to offset these losses, though further economic impact is expected around August. Drivers in Mahikeng and the North West are preparing for fuel price hikes.

North West Acting Police Commissioner Reynou Naidu has deployed a task team to investigate a double murder and business robbery in Mahikeng. A businessman and his wife were attacked on Friday. Police spokesperson Gilebukhila Moraighe stated the woman died at the scene while her husband later died in hospital.