The Western Cape SAPS has confirmed that a culpable homicide case is now being investigated, following the death of 61-year-old cyclist, Landon La Grange, who sustained severe injuries in a crash on Victoria Road in Camps Bay.

“A culpable homicide case will be investigated. No arrests have been made. The investigation continues,” said Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, in response to a SmileFM enquiry on Wednesday.

La Grange died in hospital on Tuesday, which was confirmed by Pedal Power Association CEO, Neil Robinson. He told SmileFM at midday that day that “his heart stopped earlier this morning due to the trauma he suffered”.

Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, also confirmed his passing, saying in correspondence on Tuesday that “this office can confirm that the victim of the Camps Bay accident passed away”.

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The incident took place on Monday, after which police initially opened a case of reckless and negligent driving. According to Twigg, police are working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident. 

“The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrests have been made,” said Twigg in an earlier statement.  

The victim had to be airlifted to the hospital, and was in a very serious condition in the hospital, said Robinson. 

“The next 24 hours will be critical and crucial in terms of his recovery,” said Robinson on Tuesday morning, prior to La Grange’s passing. 

Robinson confirmed to SmileFM that the victim had part of his left leg amputated, among other serious injuries, including broken arms and liver damage, as a result of the crash.  

He said he learnt of this incident with disbelief and anger, noting that it is yet another case of a cyclist being badly hurt or, in some cases, being killed, because of reckless driving.  

Robinson noted that such crashes are part of a broader national trend. 

“We had two cyclists killed in Johannesburg recently through bad reckless driving… This is an ongoing thing around the country, not only in the Western Cape, but also in poorer, more rural areas where it’s not as high-profile as things like this. It happens on a weekly basis.” 

While police have launched an investigation, which Robinson has committed to assisting with in terms of witness statements, Robinson added that there needs to be a culture shift in motorist behaviour.

“We need the three P’s, as I always term them: visible, competent policing; prosecutions which work and go through the process and protocols properly and diligently. And then punishment, is the third P, which fits the crime. A lot of these people get away with literally sometimes murder, and our justice system doesn’t really give the victims of these things proper justice,” said Robinson.  

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*This article has been updated with the latest developments in the case, following the initial incident. 

The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service has raised alarms after recording a rise in emergency incidents over the Easter weekend, warning that the figures highlight the growing risks as winter approaches.

According to the City, firefighters responded to 298 incidents over the long weekend, slightly up from 277 incidents recorded during the same period last year.

While most categories showed a decline, trauma and medical responses increased sharply, rising from 21 cases last year to 36 this year.

Formal residential fires also saw a sharp rise, increasing from 12 incidents last Easter to 30 this year, while informal residential fires showed a slight decrease.

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith says these figures are alarming, especially as we head into the winter months.

“These statistics are of concern, particularly as we head into winter, where the fire risk in the home increases as the use of various heating methods increase.”

Smith appeals to residents to check that their homes and heating appliances are safe before the colder months set in.

“I appeal to residents to always keep fire safety top of mind. Make sure your electrical systems are up to code, service heaters, gas and paraffin stoves, and other flammable devices, and keep your wits about you when using it.”