Car accident claims life of ward councillor
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,” he said.
Kwa-Thema – Ward 111 councillor Tshepiso Mondlane died in a car accident in the early hours of Monday morning.
It is alleged the car in which Mondlane was travelling overturned along the old Vlakfontein Road in Langaville.
Four other occupants were in the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. They were rushed to Pholosong Hospital for medical attention.
Gauteng police spokesperson Capt Kay Makhubela confirmed a case of culpable homicide is under investigation.
“It is alleged the vehicle had five occupants claiming the life of the 44-year-old,” he said.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,” he said.
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According to a statement released by Ekurhuleni ANC Chief whip, Clr Jongizizwe Dlabathi, Mondlane also served as a member of Section 79 Oversight Committees in Community Safety and Economic Development Oversight Committees.
“We take this moment to pass our message of sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, friends and the residents of Ekurhuleni for such a loss,” he said.
Dlabathi added that Mondlane’s untimely departure has robbed the community of Ward 111 of a dedicated public representative who played a critical role in laying a solid foundation for a people-centred and service delivery-driven municipality.
“The cause of the accident is still unknown,” he added.
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