ARTICLES RELATING TO THOMAS FERREIRA

Witness: VIP driver checked car, not victim

2012-11-29 09:27

The driver of a blue-light vehicle that crashed into teenager Thomas Ferreira got out of the car after the crash to inspect the damage to his BMW but didn’t look at the injured boy, a witness says.

Blue light driver case postponed

2012-06-19 12:50

The case against VIP protection driver Joseph Semitjie, who is accused of knocking a West Rand teenager off his motorcycle, has been postponed.

Ferreira gets interim payment from RAF

2012-06-06 11:27

Thomas Ferreira, who was seriously injured last year in a crash with a government vehicle, has been given an interim payout of R870 000 by the Road Accident Fund.

MEC Mazibuko does not know her job: DA

2012-04-24 21:11

The DA has accused Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko of not knowing her job when she failed to respond to a question about the status of criminal charges against a blue light brigade driver.

Premier not helping teen blue light victim

2012-04-12 10:00
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Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has backed down on an earlier promise to help cover blue-light accident victim Thomas Ferreira's medical costs.

Don't politicise blue light crash - MEC

2012-02-23 08:20
283 comments

The collision in which a West Rand teenager was severely injured was an accident and shouldn't be politicised because a blue light vehicle was involved, Gauteng MEC Humphrey Mmemezi says.

Teen hit by VIP car 'recovering miraculously'

2012-01-23 09:24

Thomas Ferreira, the matric pupil who was critically injured after being knocked down by a blue-light vehicle in November, is reportedly making a miraculous recovery.

Blue light crash: Probe into driver ongoing

2012-01-09 19:31

Police say they are still investigating the driver of the Gauteng housing MEC who allegedly crashed into teenager Thomas Ferreira.

Blue light victim back in hospital

2011-12-23 14:30

Thomas Ferreira, who was left brain damaged after a collision with a blue light vehicle, is back in hospital after contracting a virus, it has been reported.

Matric hit by MEC's car 'brain damaged'

2011-12-07 10:07
178 comments

The matric pupil who was knocked off his motorbike by a Gauteng MEC’s vehicle a month ago has apparently suffered permanent brain damage.

Blue light victim still comatose

2011-11-22 15:03

An 18-year-old who was hit, allegedly by a government vehicle flashing blue lights, remains in a coma in a private hospital in Krugersdorp.

 

Thomas Ferreira crash trial postponed

2012-10-04 10:44

The trial of the blue light driver who allegedly crashed into West Rand teenager Thomas Ferreira has been postponed.

Blue light driver due in court

2012-06-19 07:44

The driver of a blue light vehicle accused of knocking West Rand teenager Thomas Ferreira off his motorbike is due to appear in the Krugersdorp Magistrate's Court.

MEC's spending - premier wants answers

2012-05-23 23:09

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane is awaiting a response from MEC Humphrey Mmemezi on his alleged misuse of government funds, her office says.

Blue light driver to be charged

2012-04-19 09:30

The driver of the blue light vehicle that left teenager Thomas Ferreira in a coma, will be criminally prosecuted, and disciplined internally.

Matric hit by VIP car leaves hospital

2012-03-17 11:32

Thomas Ferreira, who was critically injured after being knocked down by a VIP vehicle, has left the rehabilitation centre and gone home.

Teen's progress satisfactory: Doctor

2012-02-04 22:11

The long-term effects of the injury suffered by a pupil who was knocked down by a VIP vehicle in November will be established in about two years, a report says.

Prosecutor to decide on blue light case

2012-01-12 19:48

The docket of the investigation into housing MEC Humphrey Mmemezi's driver, who allegedly hit 18-year-old Thomas Ferreira, has been given to a senior state prosecutor, police say.

Teen hit by MEC's car recovering

2011-12-27 16:27

The teenager left brain damaged after being hit by a Gauteng MEC's blue light vehicle, is slowly recovering from a life-threatening infection.

Premier urged to pay brain-damaged matric's bills

2011-12-19 13:05

Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane must keep her promise to pay the medical bills of accident victim Thomas Ferreira, says the Democratic Alliance.

Blue light victim out of ICU

2011-11-24 15:16

An 18-year-old schoolboy who was hit allegedly by a government vehicle, flashing blue lights, has been moved out of the intensive care unit, the DA says.

Case opened against MEC's driver

2011-11-09 15:27

A case of reckless or negligent driving has been opened against the driver of Gauteng MEC Humphrey Mmemezi's official vehicle who knocked a teenager off his motorbike in Krugersdorp.

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