King Misuzulu kaZwelithini urged the taxi industry to ease fare increases for passengers, saying the Iran conflict could affect world fuel supplies and hurt already struggling families.
Nomfezeko Ngozwana from Lusikisiki stopped taking her children out for treats because high grocery prices mean her farm supervisor salary can no longer cover the bills.
Taxi associations in KwaMashu, north of Durban, have temporarily banned private vehicles from filling up at local petrol stations to reserve fuel for minibus taxis.
Nelisa Nteleko-Pani works as a site administrator in Lusikisiki. She struggles to support her two daughters and her mother as food and living costs rise.
