Mmelesi found guilty of culpable homicide in Justice Mokgoro’s death
David Mmelesi was found guilty of culpable homicide in Justice Yvonne Mokgoro’s death.
According to prosecutors, David Mmelesi, the former partner of late Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, has been found guilty of culpable homicide following her death in May 2024. Mokgoro passed away after sustaining injuries in a car crash in April 2023. The prosecution alleges that Mmelesi was the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision with the couple in Warrenton and Kimberley.
During the trial, a witness testified that Mmelesi had parked her car without turning on hazard lights, failed to indicate before making a U-turn, and caused the accident that resulted in Mokgoro's serious injuries. Mmelesi, who had been with Mokgoro for 14 years, remains out on bail while sentencing is set to occur on November 3rd.
Her family expressed relief at the verdict, stating they now look forward to securing personal belongings and performing cultural rituals to find closure. The Yvonne Mokgoro Foundation is also working on projects to honor her legacy in the judiciary and through art.
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