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The man accused of murdering Intercape bus driver Bangikhaya Machana did not pitch for his court appearance on Tuesday. A warrant for his arrest is being held over to the next court date for him to explain himself.
The Western Cape government says its Court Watching Brief Unit will monitor court cases linked to attacks on public transport operators.
Intercape has recorded more than 150 incidents of intimidation, stoning and shootings of buses since early 2021.
The 28-year-old suspect has appeared in court briefly, accused of attacking Intercape buses between March and April this year.