Driver pleads not guilty in multiple death case

Onalenna Kelebeile | Wednesday October 29, 2014 17:32

 

Segwagwa was a driver of a Dyna bakkie that was involved in an accident with Bamangwato Transport bus that claimed six lives along Selebi-Phikwe/Serule near Damuchujenaa turnoff on October 1 last year.

The accused appeared before Principal Magistrate Ditebogo Ntuli, where facts of the matter were read to him. The facts were that Segwagwa caused deaths by dangerous driving, claiming the lives of Thabang Medupi, Masego Moremi, Gorata Sebitola, Bushi Gunda, Itumeleng Legwete and Onalenna Tshenyego.

The date of mention has been set for 11 November, 2014. Ogolotse Tamba from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions appeared for the state.

The accused told the court that he has secured legal representation and a letter from his representative was presented to the magistrate.