By Obakeng Maje

Mahikeng- A driver who allegedly killed a learner from Kebarileng High School on saturday at Montshiwa denied bail. 

The incident took place on saturday near Montshiwa post office when a driver of a white Ford, Kabelo Mathikga,33 knocked down Tsegofatso Phele,20 while trying to cross the road.

Kabelo Mathikga was attacked by community members and school children.

“Police were called to a scene where a 33 year old man was attacked. The driver allegedly was drunk and knocked down a Grade 12 learner at a post office” Sergeant Philani nkwalase said.

“The Tshegofatso Phele died on the scene. The driver appeared briefly at Mahikeng Court on charges of Drunken Driving and Culpable Homicide” Nkwalase said.

The case was postponed for further investigations and the suspect remains in jail.