Black business owners in Hartbeespoort fear for their lives

First Take SA

Black business owners in Hartbeespoort, North West, claim they are facing a concerted effort by their white counterparts to undermine and disrupt their business activities. The claims come amid a spate of threats and violent attacks, leaving Black business owners fearing for their lives. In a disturbing escalation, two properties belonging to Black entrepreneurs were set ablaze, sparking concerns of racially motivated business rivalry in the area. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Hartley Ngoato, owner of Legacy on the Dam, a business in Hartbeespoort