Family irate at culpable homicide charge after teen run over
'It's unfortunate [that] the woman has blatantly lied to the police, and they seem to believe her story,' Soyaya said.
He said the family was not happy that the driver was only arrested on Tuesday. 'And even then, we hear she was released on R5,000 bail the same night. We are also unhappy with the charge of culpable homicide — it should be murder.'
Sipho Dlamini, director of the Katlehong-based Mamello Theatre Production, which Thando belonged to, described her as a bright young talent with a promising future.
'She was a dedicated performer who wanted to be on stage dancing, acting and singing. She had the potential to reach international stages and TV. We had high hopes for her,' he said.
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