Newlands driver in custody as formal bail hearing set for next week
The man accused of ploughing his taxi into a group of schoolgirls in Newlands East - yesterday says he fears for his life.
Three pupils from Newlands East Secondary School were killed and one was seriously injured in the crash.
It's alleged the accused skipped a red robot and struck the girls, dragging them for some distance.
Thirty-two-year-old Siboniso Zwane appeared in court on charges of culpable homicide as well as reckless and negligent driving.
Zwane appeared in the dock wearing navy shorts and a golf T-shirt. He kept his arms folded and his gaze downcast during proceedings.
A request for members of the media to photograph the accused was denied after he indicated through his legal aid attorney - that he fears for his life and the life of his children.
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The state is currently opposed to bail as apparently the address he provided in invalid. The case has been adjourned to next week for a formal bail application.
In the meantime, Zwane remains in custody.
