Sandton Hit-and-Run: Family's Plea for Justice After Fatal Incident

Sandton Hit-and-Run: Family Demands Justice as Police Name Person of Interest A Zimbabwean man, Emmanuel Mahamba, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in Sandton, South Africa, on April 5th, 2025. His family is expressing deep frustration at the slow pace of the police investigation, a month after the event. They are publicly demanding justice for Mahamba's death. "Frustration is growing," stated Mobuesi Munezi, a Johannesburg-based lawyer assisting the family. "It's been a month, and there are still no meaningful results from the police investigation." Munezi highlighted the family's growing desperation for answers and accountability. Police have confirmed that Ali "Arizona" Mugoya is a person of interest in the case. Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed to IOL News that Mugoya is the man seen in pictures widely shared on social media in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing. The incident underscores the need for swift and effective investigations into violent crimes and highlights the emotional toll on families left behind.