2 October 2015
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his fathers car The girls who were in the car were in pain from their injuries, while the boy hid his face from the camera. Photo: TK Mashaba
The electric pole that was knocked over by the car that was allegedly driven by a minor. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba A Bela-Bela minor is alleged to have driven his father’s car through a yard, hitting an electric pole before plunging through the fence of the yard and come to a stop next to a nearby tuck-shop. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 September around 16:00 in the afternoon in Extension Five next to the Jacaranda Market. The boy, who was apparently driving two girls, was shocked, and is said to have cried
when he was questioned by the police. The boy allegedly took the car from his home without his father’s permission. He does not have a license. One of the girls injured her left leg, while the other suffered only minor injuries. The driver was not injured at all. The owner of the yard that was crashed into told the police that she was surprised by the incident. “How can he drive without a license?” she asked. “This is a serious thing. What if he killed someone?” The boy who was allegedly driving did not
The side view of the car that knocked over the electrical pole. Photo: TK Mashaba speak to The BEAT. His family could also not be reached for comment. Police Communication Officer
Constable Maria Maleto told The BEAT that she was not aware of any case relating to the matter.