Footballer Pleads Guilty To Culpable Homicide
Former Sekhukhune United player Mokete Sean “Shaune” Mogaila, 29, has pleaded guilty to culpable homicide and failing to remain at the scene or render assistance following a fatal crash in Tembisa.
Mogaila pleaded guilty today,Monday, 5 October 2026, in the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court. The crash occurred on Andrew Mapheto Drive on 30 October 2024.
He admitted that he negligently caused or contributed to the collision that killed 9-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela and injured her mother, Keo Mavimbela, and a 13-year-old neighbour.
Mogaila left the scene after the crash and later handed himself over to police. He was released on R20,000 bail.
An earlier plea-and-sentence proposal, which included a fine of about R20,000, was rejected by the families and the NPA.
The case has been postponed to 17 November 2026 for sentencing, with bail extended. Victim impact statements will now be considered.
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