Police Investigate Culpable Homicide After Child Killed in Tembisa Crash Involving Alleged Soccer Player

Posted on October 30, 2024
by Yashmika Dukaran


Police are investigating a culpable homicide case following a tragic accident in Tembisa that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old girl. The incident occurred on Wednesday on Andrew Mapheto Road and involved a head-on collision between two vehicles.

According to reports, the girl was traveling with her two daughters when the crash took place. She was pronounced dead at the scene, while her 13-year-old sister sustained injuries.

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) spokesperson Thabiso Makgato revealed that authorities are also looking into charges of reckless and negligent driving. “It is alleged that a 29-year-old driver, who is reportedly a soccer player, fled the scene after the collision,” Makgato stated.

Upon their arrival, police discovered four bottles of a potent alcoholic beverage named Don Julio, along with a powder suspected to be cocaine and weed edibles in the driver’s vehicle.

Authorities have not confirmed the identity of the alleged soccer player as the investigation is still ongoing.