Ex-Orlando Pirates Star Gabadinho Mhango Arrested Following Car Accident
Former Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants striker, Gabadinho Mhango, finds himself in serious trouble after being involved in a car accident on Sunday in Bloemfontein. The 32-year-old Malawian footballer was allegedly intoxicated when the crash occurred.
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Gabadinho Mhango Accident Details
Police spokesperson Captain Loraine Earle confirmed that the incident took place on Fort Hare Street, near Batho Clinic, as both Mhango’s vehicle and a taxi were entering Bochabela township. Mhango, driving a black VW Golf GTI, reportedly rear-ended a Toyota Quantum minibus taxi carrying an unknown number of passengers.
“The driver of the GTI and passengers in the Quantum were rushed to the hospital where they were treated for minor injuries. A case of reckless and negligent driving while under the influence of alcohol is being investigated,” she said.
Court Appearance
Mhango briefly appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on Monday. He was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, and negligence. Despite the severity of the charges, Mhango was released on a warning. His case was postponed to Wednesday, 2 October, allowing him time to secure legal representation.
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Marumo Gallants Respond
Marumo Gallant’s spokesman Sello Nduna told Daily Sun that the club management was unaware that Gabadinho Mhango had been involved in the car accident until they learned about it through social media.
“We’re not aware that our player has been arrested and subsequently appeared in court. The players were given a few days to relax after our game against AmaZulu, which Mhango was not part of. We are on the Fifa calendar until 26 October. We condemn any irritating behaviour amongst our players. We will wait for the matter to formally come to the management. The internal processes will be followed thereof,” he said.