South African soccer player who caused road accident that killed miro and left minor’s mother and sibling in ICU has been granted bail amid Culpable Homicide charges.
Sekhukhune United player Shaune Mogaila appeared at Tembisa Magistrate’s Court today, facing multiple charges including culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving, and leaving the scene of an accident.
The charges stem from an alleged incident in which Mogaila reportedly collided with another vehicle while driving his BMW M2. The crash severely injured a woman, who is now in intensive care, and her two children.
Tragically, her nine-year-old child died at the scene, while her 13-year-old child remains under medical care. Reports suggest that Mogaila may have been celebrating his team’s victory in a recent match when the accident occurred.
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Family Reaction: “Deeply Hurt”
Outside the courthouse, Patrick Kekana, the uncle of the deceased nine-year-old, shared the family’s grief. “The crash deeply hurts me,” he expressed, emphasizing the emotional toll the incident has had on their lives.
Court Proceedings and Bail Grant
Proceedings were delayed due to a water supply issue at Tembisa Magistrate’s Court. However, after addressing this, the judge set Mogaila’s bail at R20,000. Mogaila’s lawyer, Octavius Magunda, argued that his client could only afford R5,000 given his monthly income of R40,000. Prosecutor Maxwell Randima noted that the state did not oppose bail, as Mogaila faces charges classified under Schedule 1.
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Next Steps in the Legal Process
Mogaila’s next court appearance is scheduled for February 4, 2025. By that time, the state aims to secure the post-mortem report and medical assessments regarding the deceased child’s injuries to proceed with the case.