A grieving family is demanding justice following the death of their 12-year-old son, who succumbed to his injuries five days after being struck by a vehicle in Steelpark, Sharpeville.
Teboho Disema, a Grade 6 learner at Tshepiso Primary School, was involved in the collision on 1 April 2026. According to his family, the vehicle was allegedly driven by an 87-year-old man. He fought for his life for five days before passing away on 6 April 2026. However, the family says its concerns extend beyond the fatal collision, with questions being raised about the alleged response from police and emergency medical services.
The family claims that after contacting the police, they were directed to another police station, where they allegedly waited for an extended period without receiving assistance. They further allege that police vehicles passed the accident scene without stopping to assist or investigate the incident.
Concerns were also raised about the ambulance response, with the family claiming that emergency medical assistance took too long to arrive. The family is now calling for answers and accountability over how the incident was handled. “We want justice for my brother. We demand justice for our brother,” the family said.
The family hopes that sharing Teboho’s story will bring attention to the circumstances surrounding his death and the concerns they have raised about the response from authorities. Walkerville & Savanna City Times will seek comment from the relevant police and emergency medical services authorities regarding the allegations. At the time of publication, the driver’s legal status and the progress of any investigation had not been independently confirmed.
