Central SA
Case against alleged drunk cop transferred─── 14:32 Wed, 16 Feb 2022
The case against police officer Karabo Mohatse, who is accused of drunkenly knocking down a cyclist and killing him in the process, has been transferred to the Vanderbiljpark Regional court.
The 26-year-old police officer is facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, and culpable homicide.
It is alleged that Mohatse, who was driving a police van at the time, knocked down a cyclist - killing him instantly.
A video of the incident made rounds on social media, and allegedly showed Mohatse unable to stand.
The matter was postponed by the Vanderbiljpark Magistrate’s Court to March 8.
Mohatse was earlier granted R3000 bail.
OFM News/Paila Chauke
