Cape Town Madala in Wheelchair Dies in Hit-and-Run, Car Allegedly Driven by Underage Boy

• A madala from Mitchell's Plain in Cape Town, Western Cape, died after he was hit by a car allegedly driven by a minor
• The elderly man was in a wheelchair and was on his way home from church when the horrific hit-and-run accident happened
• South Africans are struck by his death and praying for his soul, while others are complaining about reckless driving

During his four years at Daily Sun, Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist, contributed coverage of criminal activities, investigations and court proceedings in South Africa.

An older man from Mitchell's Plain in Cape Town, Western Cape, was killed after he was knocked over by a car while on his way home. An underage driver allegedly caused the hit-and-run accident.

Cape Town madala dies in a hit-and-run accident

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According to Daily Voice, William George Williams was en route from the house of God on Sunday, 4 February 2024, when he got into an accident. He was hit by a car and the driver didn't stop. His daughter, Grace Berry, received a call and rushed to the scene. When she arrived, she found him on the side of the road.

Witnesses claim that the accident was so severe that Williams was flung out of his wheelchair and landed on the pavement. Williams was an amputee who had lost his legs due to gangrene. The South African Police Service confirmed that a case of culpable homicide has been opened but the suspected driver has not been arrested yet.

His death hurt netizens

South Africans on Facebook are negatively affected by the accident that claimed the man's life.

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Elizabeth Dingwall said:

"I'm so sad to read this. Shame. Look where you are driving, please. It's a shame to die like this."

Natalie Desani wrote:

"Oh, my word, so sad. RIP."

Christian Martins was angry.

"There was no ambulance to attend to the incident. Our rights are not given priority in this South Africa."

Erna Erika Houtzamer replied:

"Can't blame the ambulance. The unlicensed driver is the villain."

Janine Samuels added:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace."

4 Die in accident involving truck on N2 in KZN

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that four people died on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal after two cars and a truck were involved in an accident.

It's believed that the cars collided with the truck, and one rolled and capssized.

Source: Briefly News