Joggers murder trial continue

The murder trial of a man who allegedly drove into six joggers, killing five of them, continues in the High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday. 

 

On Tuesday, murder accused Sibusiso Langa, 46, said his victims were in his way while he drove home in Midrand on October 22 2011.

 

"They were in my path," said Langa. 

 

"When I came around the bend somewhere, all of a sudden I found people in the middle of the road. I tried to brake my car and I tried to swerve to the left," he said. "It all happened so quickly. Then the car collided with them and they were thrown to the right side of the road."

 

Langa said he tried to touch and speak to the victims, but received no response. 

 

He said he did not see any survivor.

 

"I realised they were not wearing any visible type of clothing. I was surprised about the number of them lying there on the ground," he said. "I was shocked to see what had happened. I just couldn't believe it."

 

 

He said he blamed himself for leaving home that morning. 

 

Langa faces five murder charges, one of attempted murder and another of driving under the influence. 

 

-Sapa