SIVE Mazikwana (18), a learner from Maboya Diversity High School, was hit by a vehicle which claimed his life on July 24 in South Hills.
Learners and South Hill residents were shocked and in disbelief as young Sive, described as a peoples’ person was lying injured after being run over by a bakkie.
The incident took place on Outspan Road. According to witnesses, the learner was in rush to arrive at school on time so that he could not be locked-out for arriving late when the accident happened. As he got off the bus attempting to cross the street, he was hit by a white Ford Bantam bakkie.
The school immediately informed Sive’s parents about the accident, and Sive was rushed to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital where he died a few hours later.
Sive’s mother Zukiswa was heartbroken when she received the news about Sive’s death.
“What I feel now is indescribable. My son was always smiling as he loved being around people. I don’t know how I will cope without him in my life. He respected everyone. Even his teachers at school admired his reverences towards his friends and learners. He was my last born child. Now I am left with one son; it’s hard for me to digest this pain,” said Zukiswa.
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Docus Mabuyo, another witness, said: “What happened is heartbreaking. I send my condolence to the Mazikwana family and school. Sive had a bright future ahead of him, and I pray that the family put their trust in the Lord.”
Moffat View’s SAPS communication officer, Captain Jeff Phora, said they initially opened a case of reckless and negligent driving. “When we received the message that the Grade 12 learner passed on at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, charges were changed to culpable homicide. The accused will be summoned to court,” he said.
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