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Bafana Bafana winger Shaune Mogaila was granted bail after a tragic hit-and-run incident involving a child.
South Africa and Sekhukhune United midfielder Shaune Mogaila was granted bail of R20,000 (approximately Ksh 146,000) by the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court after his involvement in a tragic hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a nine-year-old child.
The 29-year-old footballer faces charges of culpable homicide and reckless driving following the collision, which left a young girl dead and two other family members severely injured.
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The accident occurred on Andrew Mapheto Road in Tembisa on Wednesday and according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mogaila allegedly veered into the oncoming lane, colliding with a vehicle carrying a woman and her two children.
The collision resulted in the death of a nine-year-old girl, while her mother and 13-year-old brother sustained serious injuries. Authorities disclosed that alcohol bottles and suspected drugs were found in Mogaila’s vehicle at the scene.
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Mogaila initially fled the scene but later turned himself in at a local police station but the state did not oppose the player's bail application, though they highlighted the gravity of the charges.
Speaking outside the courtroom, the uncle of the nine-year-old victim, Patrick Kekana, expressed his disappointment and concerns about the influence of wealth in South Africa’s justice system.
“I trust the law will take its course and what is right, but I am not happy with what is happening; I will respect the law. It seems like when you have money in South Africa, you have leniency unlike when you don’t,” Kekana stated.
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Mogaila’s lawyer, Octavius Magunda, presented the player’s financial status in court, pointing out that Mogaila has substantial financial commitments despite his R40,000 monthly income from Sekhukhune United.
Magunda explained that the player makes monthly payments of R8,500 for a BMW, has a R13,500 bond, and supports his family financially.
He also claimed that Mogaila could only afford R5,000 for bail, a figure that was ultimately overruled by the court in favor of a R20,000 amount.
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Mogaila, who recently represented Bafana Bafana during the 2023 COSAFA Cup, where he scored once in five matches, now faces a legal battle with severe implications on his future.
His professional reputation and career may be at stake as he prepares to defend himself against charges of reckless driving, fleeing the scene of an accident, and culpable homicide.
The fact that the incident involved a young child’s death has led to heightened public attention, with widespread calls for accountability and justice.
The court proceedings have ignited a broader debate regarding wealth and justice in South Africa.
The bail amount, which the state initially proposed at R5,000, was eventually set at R20,000 by the magistrate, a decision that many, including the victim's family, feel does not reflect the gravity of the charges.
Despite their objections, Magunda argued that Mogaila's current financial responsibilities warranted consideration.
Mogaila’s next court appearance in February will include a review of video footage from the scene and post-mortem results that may provide additional context to the charges.
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