Limpopo father granted bail after 11-year-old son accidentally kills farm worker

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.

The Thabazimbi magistrate’s court released the father on R3,000 bail after he was charged with negligent handling of a firearm.

According to police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba,

“The child will undergo an assessment process in accordance with the provisions of the Child Justice Act”
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The case has been postponed to December 12 for further investigation.

Author's summary: Father granted bail after son kills farm worker.

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