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Mandela crash driver named
Sadly we report about the pedestrian accident involving the grand daughter of Nelson Mandela. All too often we report on pedestrain accidents here that involve senseless tragedy. Although South Africa is half a world, there is a common thread throughout the world for these accidents.
According to the
Daily News Reporter:
The driver of the car involved in the accident that killed Nelson Mandela’s great-granddaughter has expressed regret and is co-operating fully with the authorities, according to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Zenani Mandela, 13, died on Friday while she was returning from the World Cup kick-off concert at Orlando Stadium in Soweto. To end speculation around the accident, the foundation said that the driver of the car was a close family friend, 23-year-old Sizwe Mankazana.
Many instances of hit and run pedestrian accidents involve fleeing by the suspect. Here in Georgia in the last month we have had our fair share of pedestrian collisions. For example,
Pedestrian struck, driver arrested in afternoon crash
1 injured, 1 dead in I-85 accident
When something like this happens to a child it seems even more tragic. Tragic, because so much life was left to live.
Two days before the single-car crash, the youngster — one of Mandela’s nine great-grandchildren — celebrated her last birthday. Mandela, who had planned to attend South Africa’s opening game against Mexico, was helpless as his anticipated day of triumph gave way to torment and heart-rending tragedy. Read more
we have represented clients who have to deal with the aftermath of such an incident. It is our mission to make this process as easy as possible. It is difficult enough to mourn the loss of a loved one. But, when dealing with such issues, too often legal action is required to resolve the financial losses associated with such events.
He is the son of Zwelakhe Mankazana, who is Zenani Mandela-Dlamini’s partner. Mandela-Dlamini is Zenani’s great-aunt. Zenani was the daughter of Zoleka Mandela-Seakamela and Casey Moyo, the granddaughter of Zindzi Mandela and the great-granddaughter of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Nelson Mandela. In a statement issued by the foundation, Mankazana said: “I deeply regret the loss of our little Zeni. I ask that your thoughts and prayers be with her family and friends during this very difficult time.” Mankazana was regarded as part of the Mandela family, and spent a great deal of time with Zenani, the foundation said. Mankazana was arrested at the scene of the accident in Joburg, and was later released by a magistrate because further investigation was required. Mankazana and his family had co-operated with the authorities and would continue to do so, said the foundation.
Sadly enough this is not the first time this type of accident has struck Nelson Mandel. According to reports by the New York Time, Mandela’s oldest son was killed in a 1969 car accident, while he was imprisoned. If you or someone you know was injured or killed in a car accident you can call our office today with any questions you may have regarding this accident.
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