Why is the investigation taking so long?

TWO months after a high-speed crash involving a McLaren supercar in Sea Point, police have yet to charge anyone, despite video footage and widespread public outcry.

- MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

The March 1 incident, which occurred on High Level Road, saw a McLaren 570S slam into a wall after allegedly reaching speeds of up to 200km/h. The driver, identified as Nigerian rapper Prince Daniel Obioma — known by his stage name 3GAR — was hospitalised following the crash.

While a case of reckless and negligent driving is under investigation, Western Cape police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed.

The docket has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for a decision.

"A reckless and negligent driving case is being investigated, as in this case where the driver was taken to hospital by ambulance for medical treatment due to his injuries at the time," said police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk.

"The case docket was referred to the DPP for decision. Nobody has been charged yet."

The delay has drawn strong criticism from both political figures and members of the public, who argue that the matter should have been swiftly dealt with, given the availability of CCTV footage showing the vehicle travelling at high speed prior to the crash.

Nicholas Gotsell of the DA's Select Committee for Security and Justice said the lack of progress reflects poorly on the South African Police Service (SAPS).