/ 23 August 2001

‘TRANSPORT MAN’ TAKES HIS LAST TRIP

A NORTHERN Province retiree known as the “transport man” because he earned extra money by collecting goods in his bakkie took his last trip on Monday. Two youths beat and stabbed 62-year-old Mkhatshana Mongolo to death in front of his 11-year-old grandson after hiring him to collect cement. His grandson ran to a nearby village for help and police were alerted. They found Mongolo stabbed in the face, back and head. His body was dumped in some bushes. His bakkie was also found nearby, with the keys still in the ignition. Mongolo’s grandson was able to describe the suspects to police and one of them was arrested at home on Tuesday morning. – African Eye News Service