“He was not injured in the accident, but he was definitely in the car along with a bodyguard,” spokesman Xoli Mngambi said.

Thomas Ferreira, 18, was knocked off his motorbike while driving to Randfontein, west of Johannesburg on the weekend, the Beeld reported on Tuesday.

Ferreira was in a critical condition in hospital with swelling and haemorrhaging of the brain, and fractures of the arm, leg and face.

Mmemezi and Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane visited Ferreira’s  home in Krugersdorp on Tuesday afternoon.

The premier was in Krugersdorp to offer support to Ferreira’s family. “She has also extended a helping hand to the family, by assisting them with any medical costs and needs for his (Ferreira’s) recovery,” Mngambi said.

Eyewitness Lizanne van Wyk told the newspaper that the BMW, with just one occupant, skipped a traffic light.

“We were in the turning lane and there was a taxi on our left. The guy in the BMW overtook the taxi on the yellow line. He jumped the red robot.   

“He had no sirens, but he did have flashing blue lights. Then I just heard a crash.”   

Mmemezi’s spokesman initially said the MEC was not in the BMW at the time of the accident.

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Nov 9, 2011

Bolander

It is a pity that Mmemezi was not injured. I hope he (although he did not drive the car), together with his driver will be charged with manslaughter - what gives any citizen of south africa the right to not obey the laws of the country and our roads, what kind of message of lawlessness does this send out to the rest of society? That it is OK to take the law into your own hands - or that, the law only applies to "the masses", and not the "vip's" of this country. I pray for a speedy and full recovery for the young man.
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Nov 9, 2011

Mosquer

You see. I just said that on the other article. So who is fooling who. So the speed has to be reduced to us ordinary citizen.

Do they charged the driver?

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Nov 9, 2011

KasiKid

They drive k@K these blue lights fools...
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Nov 9, 2011

MommaC

“We were in the turning lane and there was a taxi on our left. The guy in the BMW overtook the taxi on the yellow line. He jumped the red robot"

..... so when is the attempted murder charge going to be instituted against the driver and the accessory charge going to be instituted against the MEC? Oh silly me, sorry, I forgot. They are above the law and may slaughter and maim at will.

What kind of 'emergency' does an MEC for housing have?
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Nov 9, 2011

Blackjourney

I am amazed at Minister Sbu Ndebele's quietness on this matter pronouncing the type of charge this minister should face remembering how quickly he pronounced murder charges to the man who creshed into Midrand joggers.

Speak out Sbu Ndebele, dont be a Reality show host when it suits you!
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Nov 9, 2011

lamelooser

More Criminally insane anc'ers late for meeting.

Was the meeting called to save the world, or at least South Africa from nuclear holocast?

Or was the urgent meeting called to discuss MEC pay rises?




Oh, I killed 3 people running on the side of the road today.....but lucky I was on time for the meeting!

How much more f0ked up can people get?
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Nov 9, 2011

Blackjourney

What is intersting is that the Minister was whisked away to rush to an emergency meeting. Was he drunk? In an accident all witnesses need to take statements at the scene. Why did he leave before reporting accident?

Is the meeting important more important that reporting a cuplable homicide or potential attempted murder?

DOUBLE STANDARDS !!!
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Nov 9, 2011

Msiphos00

The MEC was not there at the time of the accident, so he instructed the driver to hurry and get some beers as there is no emergency for Housing MEC's.
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Nov 9, 2011

ELJE

I totally agree with you MommaC. His housing emergency could have been an open toilet saga again and that gave him permission to skip a red light?????????? They do as they please irrespective of the rules and laws of the country. I hope he faces manslaughter charges. First they lie that he was not in the car and the next minute he was!! It makes you think doesn't it!!
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Nov 9, 2011

Traveljunie

This is a perfect example of the ANC despots.

How can a caring government allow practices that harm, ki!! and maim it's own citizens? Any person in goverment with a brain would stop this immediately.

But they are so important their speedy transit is more important that their citizens well being.

mamparras!
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