Times Of Swaziland: DR FUTHI SURVIVOR IN DEADLY CRASH

DR FUTHI SURVIVOR IN DEADLY CRASH
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Sanele Jele on 01/10/2024 16:36:00


MBABANE – It has come to light that the second individual involved in the car
accident that claimed the life of Doctor Malvern Masango, is another medical
professional and top cycling official.
This marks the second individual linked to the incident that resulted in
Masango’s death at Mfabantfu on Saturday. The survivor was identified as Dr
Futhi Dlamini, who is MTN Khemani Cycling Club President.
Shocked
“We are still shocked and sad. We are physically and emotionally recovering
and wish it had not happened. “We send condolences to his family and members
of khemani Cycling Team.
“There should be an understanding among all road users that they should be
willing to share the use of the road with others,” said Dr Dlamini.Meanwhile,
the accused appeared in court facing charges of contravening Section 89(1), read
in conjunction with Section 122(7) of the Road Traffic Act 6 of 2007.
As per the charge sheet, on September 28, 2024, in the vicinity of Mfabantfu
along the MR 3 public road in the Manzini District, the accused, driving a motor
vehicle registered GSD 002 TC, a Land Cruiser LDV, wrongfully, unlawfully, and
negligently operated the vehicle, colliding with a cyclist, Dr Futhi Dlamini,
aged 62, from the Mahlanya, thereby contravening the aforementioned Act,”
reads a charge sheet, that was read to the man accused of killing Dr Masango. He
appeared before the Manzini Magistrates Court, and admitted to E5 000 bail,
yesterday.