South Africa
Mabuza's bodyguard killed in car crash─── 05:23 Mon, 21 Nov 2022
A convoy transporting Deputy President David Mabuza was involved in a car accident. While Mabuza is unharmed, one of his bodyguards was killed in the accident.
The South African Police Services confirm that at about 10:30 on Sunday 20 November 2022, the Deputy President’s motorcade was travelling between Mpumalanga and Gauteng when one of the backup vehicles' tyres burst, causing the vehicle to roll over.
Three members who were in the vehicle sustained serious injuries. One of these members was declared dead at the scene, while the other two were transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
A convoy transporting Deputy President David Mabuza has been involved in a car accident. Police say one of the backup cars rolled after a tyre burst. They were travelling in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. #eNCANewsNight #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/0JUGLJyH78
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A case of culpable homicide has been registered at the Middleburg Police Station.
