Simba’s father survives accident – driver charged with negligence
Simba Mhere’s father survived the accident while the driver of the other vehicle will face a culpable homicide charge.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed that Mhere was travelling on William Nicol Road near the N1 when he collided with a VW Polo and a Mazda.
According to a report by Eyewitness News (EWN), “The JMPD have confirmed that the driver of the VW Polo will be charged with reckless driving and culpable homicide.”
EWN quoted JMPD’s Edna Mamonyane’s description of what happened, “The Polo off-ramped from the N1 and crossed over the middle island then collided with Simba’s Mitsubishi, which he was driving, and another passenger died as well.”
The late presenter was reported to have been making his way to OR Tambo International Airport to board a flight to the J&B Met taking place in Cape Town today.
A friend who was travelling with him was also killed while Mhere’s father who was also in the vehicle survived.
He joined Top Billing in 2010 after winning the presenter search.
This year, the charismatic presenter, was expected to be part of the judging panel in search for new talent for the SABC 3 show.
EWN reported, “His bosses say his presence always commanded respectful attention and his smile never failed to put everyone around him at ease.”
