The family of 12-year-old Teboho Disema is demanding justice and accountability following his death, five days after he was struck by a vehicle in Steelpark, Sharpeville.
Teboho, a Grade 6 learner at Tshepiso Primary School, was involved in the accident on 1 April 2026. According to his family, the vehicle was driven by an 87-year-old man.
He died on 6 April 2026 as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.
However, the family says their concerns extend beyond the accident itself, with serious questions being raised about the response from police and emergency services.
In a statement, the family alleges that police took a long time to respond after being called to the scene. They claim they were redirected to another police station, where they were left waiting for an extended period without assistance.
The family further alleges that police vehicles passed the accident scene without stopping to assist or investigate, while the ambulance also took a considerable amount of time to arrive.
The family says it wants answers about how the incident was handled and is calling for accountability.
“We want justice for my brother. We demand justice for our brother,” the family said.
They have shared Teboho’s story in the hope that his death will not be forgotten and that the circumstances surrounding the accident and the response by emergency services will receive attention.
The family has not indicated whether any formal complaint has been lodged regarding the alleged delays.
