By Obakeng Maje

Mahikeng-Democratic Alliance in North West will visit the fire victims on Monday at Tshepong Hospital, DA said in a statement.

The Chinese shop-owner and two other employees were allegedly burnt by robbers at their fruit & vegetable shop in Mahikeng.

“I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family of the 3 victims who was robbed and then set alight in Mahikeng on the 1st of September” DA Theologo said. 

“We will be visiting the family at Tshepong Hospital today” she said.

Police said three men stormed at the shop and allegedly ordered owner to hand over cash. 

“They were allegedly set three victims alight after they demanded more money” sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said.

“The DA strongly condemns these heinous crimes against members of the public. I believe the SAPS should be put on full alert to combat crime in the Mahikeng area and to be on the lookout for possible xenophobic attacks” Theologo said. 

According bystanders, three men set the shop alight before fleeing the crime scene with a white Jeep.

 “I hope that the people responsible for this attack would be brought to justice and face the full might of the law. Crime not only damages the fibres of the community but also the economic confidence in Mahikeng and South Africa as a whole” said DA NW spokesperson Tiaan Kotze. 

The DA in Mahikeng urges any members of the public with information with regards to this heinous crime to contact the SAPS. 

No one has been arrested thus far and police investigations continue.-TDN

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