The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dropped the negligent driving charge laid against a 70-year-old man who was pulled over while racing to see his dying wife.
Arnold Tembo was arrested last Wednesday while he was rushing to his wife's bedside in Lentegeur Hospital.
He was held at the Manenberg police station and by the time police finished taking his statement and let him go, it was too late. His wife Joan had already died.
However, Tembo won't be prosecuted.
"I can confirm that the NPA declined to prosecute Mr Arnold Tembo on humanitarian grounds," NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said.
Responding to questions about the NPA's decision, Tembo said he was still traumatised by the ordeal.
This is a developing story. More information to follow.
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