Speaking outside the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court today, Monday, Bateman said the family is struggling to confront the man allegedly responsible for the collision. “Every time that they have to come to court here for another postponement, it’s another deep breath that they have to take,” he said.

Bateman emphasized that the harm extends beyond grief. Gomolemo’s mother, Keo Mavimbela, walks with a limp and will suffer lifelong physical injuries, he said. A boy named Thando, who was also in the vehicle, broke both his legs and continues to struggle with his recovery.

“It is so important that a just and appropriate sentence is imposed on the person who’s responsible for causing lifelong harm to these families,” Bateman said.

Mogaila faces charges of culpable homicide, reckless driving, and fleeing the scene of the October 2024 crash. His legal team is expected to finalize a plea and sentencing proposal in May.

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The October 2024 collision on Andrew Mapheto Road killed nine-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela.

It also left another child, Thando Khethiwa, in critical condition.

Shauna Mogaila’s legal team has now signaled their intent to submit a plea and sentence proposal within the week.

The Fight for Evidence

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit is representing the grieving mothers in this legal battle.

The unit is demanding that the court view damning dashcam footage before any sentence is finalized.

Spokesperson Barry Bateman warned against a “slap on the wrist” for the professional footballer.

He argues the video clearly shows Mogaila’s high-performance vehicle swerving at high speed before the impact.

“It is critical that the Court see that footage,” Bateman insisted. “Only by viewing the actions will a Court impose a just sentence.”

A Community in Mourning

The Mavimbela and Khethiwa families remain haunted by the “life-changing emotional and physical scars” of that day.

Shauna Mogaila, who initially fled the scene before surrendering, remains out on R20 000 bail.

The matter has been postponed to 30 March to allow the National Prosecuting Authority to review the submissions.

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