Limpopo Father Granted Bail After Son Accidentally Kills Farm Worker
A 43-year-old father from Thabazimbi in Limpopo has been granted bail after his 11-year-old son accidentally shot and killed a farm worker on Saturday.
The Thabazimbi magistrate’s court released the father on R3,000 bail on Monday after he was charged with negligent handling of a firearm.
The case has been postponed to December 12 for further investigation.
“The child will undergo an assessment process in accordance with the provisions of the Child Justice Act,”said police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba.
According to reports, a farm labourer was “accidentally” shot dead, allegedly by the 11-year-old boy shooting guinea fowl on Saturday morning.
Police were called after reports of a shooting and discovered the body of a man, estimated to be in his 30s, with a bullet wound.
The victim was declared dead by medics at the scene.
Author's summary: Father granted bail after son kills farm worker.
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