Mchunu: Inquests into Watson and Jooste’s deaths closed

POLICE minister Senzo Mchunu has announced the closing of the culpable homicide case concerning the late former boss of Bosasa, Gavin Watson, following an inquest by the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court three months ago.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

Mchunu made the announcement in a response to parliamentary questions from DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach regarding the release of autopsy reports for both Watson and the late former CEO of Steinhoff International.

Watson died when the car he was driving, a company Toyota Corolla, hit a bridge pillar near the OR Tambo International Airport on August 26, 2019, near the OR Tambo International Airport while Jooste committed suicide last year in Hermanus on March 21.

Mchunu said the investigation into Watson's culpable homicide case was completed after autopsy and toxicology reports were received, following a significant delay by the Department of Health.

“The finalised case docket was forwarded to the office of the Senior Public Prosecutor on 2024/09/24, for a decision regarding prosecution,” he said.

Mchunu also said an inquest was held earlier this year at the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on May 30, resulting in the closure of the case.