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I was a bit disappointed to read recently that the victim’s family of the accident that took place by the M1 South off-ramp to Grayston Drive in Sandton, only received R5,000 from the Taxi Association. Apparently, the accident was caused when Duduzane Zuma, the President’s son, drove into the back of a minibus taxi and Phumzile Dube died and others were injured.
The Road Accident Fund has been taken to court in this matter with the court date in February 2018, but the National Prosecuting Authority has made a decision not to prosecute. The family was apparently not advised and some legal experts were surprised that there was no prosecution, given that the Magistrate of the Randburg Magistrate’s Court, who heard the inquest, held that he was negligent and that “he failed to conduct himself in a reasonable manner under the circumstances.” Zuma apparently told the inquest that he lost control of his Porche after it hit a puddle in rainy conditions. AfriForum is asking for a certificate from the Director of Public Prosecutions for a nolle prosequi certificate. This is a certificate that allows you to privately prosecute somebody for a criminal offence if the State declines to prosecute and so we will see what develops next with this matter.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Monday 06-Nov-17
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joyce said:
on Friday 01-Dec-17 12:49 PM
its sad news
Liesl said:
on Friday 01-Dec-17 12:35 PM
And people are screaming about Oscar but incidents such as this is absolutely shocking but no-one is raising an eyebrow about it. I hope AfriForum pulls this one through
Suzanne said:
on Friday 01-Dec-17 10:46 AM
Absolutely SHOCKING! R5 000? I will stand firmly behind AfriForum if they are able to proceed - they are doing a lot of amazing work.
Tersia said:
on Friday 01-Dec-17 09:06 AM
First of all when hitting a puddle and driving a sensible speed (the speed limit your supposed to drive) you will not lose control. I have not seen potholes and have driven through them on quite a speed and have not lost control over my car. Which means in the first place he must have been speeding, I mean it's a Porche, why would you want to drive 60.
Again it shows - it all depends on who you are. This country has no sense of right and wrong, some people can get away with everything. Really sad actually.
Cornelie said:
on Friday 01-Dec-17 08:49 AM
This is shocking what must you do with R5000. Not a surprise though. and nothing will probably happen to Duduzane. Shocking!!!!!
Nicky said:
on Wednesday 29-Nov-17 03:32 PM
It makes no sense why he wasn't charged with culpable homicide, at least. We shouldn't be surprised though- his surmane is Zuma.
Bianca N said:
on Wednesday 29-Nov-17 12:19 PM
This is absolutely disgusting. How could he not be prosecuted for driving recklessly and costing someone their life?
Jessica M said:
on Wednesday 29-Nov-17 11:57 AM
How ridiculous what the heck.... That is actually not acceptable at all. But being the presidents son means you get away with murder seriously....
Zindy said:
on Monday 27-Nov-17 07:15 AM
No prosecution? I have no words. Reckless driving why was he not at a safe following distance, What speed was he doing. All I can say is its pathetic. People clearly get away with murder in this country! I hope the family gets closure and the justice which they deserve.
Liz said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 08:46 AM
What an absolute injustice. This just goes to show that not everyone is treated fairly in our justice system. I hope that the family gets the justice they deserve in the end and that Duduzane Zuma also gets what he deserves.
brumilde said:
on Friday 17-Nov-17 08:29 AM
That is shocking. these people get away with everything. love the justice system we have here. love the laws that keep us save and everything fair. nothing will come from this matter. no matter how they try and pursue it
Prishani said:
on Tuesday 14-Nov-17 04:42 PM
These are the types of cases that need the necessary publicity and that is exactly what AfriForum will do, every South African citizen should be treated fairly, and hopefully the victim’s family get the justice they deserve!
Ashleigh said:
on Monday 13-Nov-17 09:05 AM
This is ridiculous. But its not surprising. We shouldn't be shocked about justice not being served in this matter.
Sarah said:
on Monday 13-Nov-17 08:42 AM
Does that R 5000 even cover the damages of the other vehicles or medical costs? Everyone should be treated the same no matter, who you are related to.
Brenda Du Toit said:
on Monday 13-Nov-17 08:34 AM
This is shocking. R5000 is nothing.Everybody must be treated the same no exceptions even if you are the president’s son. Justice must be served.
Jadine E said:
on Monday 13-Nov-17 07:14 AM
No matter who you are, you do the crime you'll do the time.
Tamaryn said:
on Friday 10-Nov-17 05:03 PM
There is no good reason as to why the DPP has not issued a certificate of nolle prosequi to date. Clearly some people enjoy more protection from prosecution than others and this is exactly why AfriForum has selected this to be one of the cases to prosecute privately.
Jadine Richards said:
on Friday 10-Nov-17 12:42 PM
And these are only some of the perks of being related to the President!
patrick said:
on Friday 10-Nov-17 08:39 AM
This is a crocket family and very soon they will swap their suits for yellow prison ones. The reality is that the protection they enjoy now will not last forever unless they run away to were the Guptas are.
Dune said:
on Friday 10-Nov-17 08:34 AM
I am sure Gerrie Nel can't wait to get his hands on this case, I would actually much rather prefer AfriForum proceeding with a private prosecution hopefully justice will be served for this family!
Melissa van Tellingen said:
on Friday 10-Nov-17 08:25 AM
This is shocking. Just shows you that if you that people in high places get away with murder. Unacceptable!!
Jessica Apfel said:
on Friday 10-Nov-17 08:24 AM
The certificate is an admission that the charges cannot be proved, that evidence has demonstrated either innocence or a fatal flaw in the prosecution's claim, or the NPA has become convinced the accused is innocent. This certainly looks like the work of Shaun Abrahams or rather 'Shaun the Sheep'!
Jolene said:
on Wednesday 08-Nov-17 09:23 AM
This is just another example that people in high places will never get the same treatment as everyone else. He will somehow buy his way out of this situation. Let’s see what AfriForum can do about this.
Angelique P said:
on Wednesday 08-Nov-17 08:14 AM
I heard this on the radio and news but of course there is nothing much going to happen to him. It’s definitely unfair. Everybody must be treated the same no exceptions!
Melissa said:
on Tuesday 07-Nov-17 03:15 PM
R5000 is nothing in today's life. I am looking forward to see what is going to happen next. This is really unfair towards him and his family. Justice must be served.
Melissa said:
on Tuesday 07-Nov-17 03:15 PM
R5000 is nothing in today's life. I am looking forward to see what is going to happen next. This is really unfair towards him and his family. Justice must be served.
Michelle said:
on Tuesday 07-Nov-17 08:11 AM
It’s just because he's the president’s son. That is the only reason I believe it’s such a small amount and that not much will come of this.
Angelique Jurgens said:
on Tuesday 07-Nov-17 07:35 AM
I was just thinking.. even if the nolle prosequi is issued and a private prosecution begins... lets not forget that the DPP may issue an instruction at any time that the prosecution by the private prosecutor be stopped and that the state take over and continues the prosecution... Money and power will yet again buy everything and anything. Regardless if the whole of South Africa knows what is going on.
Thabitha said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 04:23 PM
R5000 is nothing nowadays everything is expensive Duduzani must face law like everybody.
Daniella said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 02:58 PM
At the end of the day I really hope justice is served. and everyone should pay for their wrong doings. people in power or their relatives should be held accountable just like the rest of us.
Angelique Jurgens said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 02:41 PM
R5000? Talk about a slap on the wrist. Why are we suprised? We live in a country where everything has a price. There is almost nothing that money and power cannot buy. I wonder if the private prosecution will be fruitful so that the family can get peace of mind and justice.
Mathilda said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 02:22 PM
I wonder why the National Prosecuting Authority has made a decision not to prosecute...O wait Duduzane Zuma's father is the President what a coincidence?
So this means if you know "people" you will not have to take responsibility for the mistakes you make?
I hope AfriForum succeeds in getting a nolle prosequi certificate
Bianca R said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 08:54 AM
Wow, that is an extremely minimal amount of money given the circumstances. I am looking forward to seeing the developments, absolutely just got away with it and for him, it is probably long forgotten. If they are successful in prosecuting privately, this may be an opening for similar cases in the future. Just because the law let them down in this matter, they should not just sit down and take it.
Clare said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 08:42 AM
People in High places and with loads of money can get away with anything, Its so not right people will pay the price one day. My heart goes out to the person's family that lost there love one.
Nina said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 08:41 AM
Seems extremely unfair and I do hope that AfriForum will be able to do something about this. Would love to know why the state declined to prosecute.
Natasha said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 08:40 AM
That is soo little, like that is nothing, Well I hope they take the correct steps regarding this even tough its the Presidents Son
Alexis said:
on Monday 06-Nov-17 07:10 AM
That is very minimum to say the least...we shall have to wait and see what occurs with regards to same - this seems like quite a conflicting situation as to what happened
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