Former Sekhukhune United player Mokete “Shaune” Mogaila has been convicted of culpable homicide and failure to render assistance after pleading guilty to a car accident that killed a nine-year-old girl.
Mokete Mogaila Convicted After Fatal Thembisa Crash
Former Sekhukhune United player Mokete “Shaune” Mogaila has been convicted of culpable homicide and failing to render assistance after a crash that claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl.
Mogaila appeared before the Thembisa Magistrate’s Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to the charges under Section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act.
The case stems from a crash that happened in the early hours of 30 October 2024 on Andrew Mapheto Road in Thembisa.
Mokete Mogaila pleads guilty after fatal crash
The collision resulted in the death of nine-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela.
Gomolemo’s mother, Keo Mavimbela, was also seriously injured in the crash. Her friend’s 13-year-old son, Thando Khethiwa, suffered serious injuries as well.
The tragedy left the family dealing with the loss of a young child while questions surrounding the circumstances of the accident continued to draw attention.
During his plea, Mokete Mogaila admitted to all the elements of the offences brought against him.
He also accepted the facts and allegations put forward by the state, paving the way for the court to convict him on the charges.
What happened in the Mokete Mogaila case?
The charges against Mogaila relate specifically to the events surrounding the October 2024 collision
Source: Sekhukhune United soccer star Shaun.
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