Polokwane driver fined for cyclist death in Bulawayo

A fatal turn at an intersection just cost a South African trucker cash, driving rights, and a criminal record.

Fatal crash conviction in Bulaway

• Mmantlebeka Ernest Modiba from Polokwane accepted blame for a deadly collision.
• Western Commonage magistrate Jeconia Prince Ncube handled his guilty plea.
• The court hit Modiba with a US$400 penalty.
• Failure to pay by 3 March 2026 means 12 months locked up.

Details of the deadly collision

• Cathrine Kuzu laid out the timeline in court.
• On 5 February 2026, around 4.15 pm, Modiba steered a MAN Afrifrit truck LJX873MP with two trailers.
• Mpopoma Drive turns into Khami Road near Woodlot Timbers in Kelvin, setting up the impact.
• Hebert Nyasha Matukutuku, riding east, got struck and died on the spot.

Driving ban and vehicle inspection

• Zimbabwe barred Modiba from driving there for 24 months.
• Authorities later checked the truck at the VID depot in Bulawayo.