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‘Questions on Bhanga’s sobriety during a car crash are baseless’

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro says opposition parties’ questions on Executive Mayor Nqaba Bhanga’s sobriety during a car crash that he was involved in at the weekend are baseless.

Bhanga is in hospital recovering after undergoing surgery on Sunday night following internal bleeding from the head injuries he sustained in the crash.

Eastern Cape police have confirmed that they have opened a case of culpable homicide after the crash which occurred on the R75 in Gqeberha.

Bhanga is the DA’s candidate for the mayorship in the October 27th local government elections. He was driving his personal vehicle at the time of the crash in which two other people died.

Mayor spokesperson Leander Kruger says the issues opposition parties are raising are speculative.

Police spokesperson Sandra van Rensburg says, ” SAPS Algoa Park detectives are investigating a culpable homicide after two people were fatally injured in a collision between two vehicles late Saturday evening. It is alleged that at about 23:30 at an interception of Uitenhage road two vehicle, a grey Audi and a navy blue Mercedes Benz collided with each other. Both occupants identities are still unknown in the Audi, died on the scene and the alleged driver of the Mercedes Benz is currently in hospital.”

Bhanga’s Spokesperson Leander Kruger earlier said: “I can confirm that Nqaba was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday evening on the R75 in Port Elizabeth. He is currently in hospital for observation with minor injuries sustained and he was driving his vehicle.”

“Two persons involved in the accident have succumbed to the injuries. We extend our deepest condolences. The Mayor is thankful for work done by healthcare workers during this trying time and is grateful for the healthcare that he has received thus far.”

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