Boy (12) in court for killing Malcolm Booysen (14)

BRAKPAN – A 12-year-old boy who ran over and killed Malcolm Booysen (14), appeared in the Brakpan local magistrate’s court on Monday. The boy is facing a charge of culpable homicide and driving a motor vehicle without a license. The boy was arrested on Saturday after he skipped a stop sign and ran over the 14-year-old.

It’s alleged that on 7 June 2025, the minor was driving his parents vehicle at the corner of Madeley and Northdeene Street when he drove over the 14-year-old boy and bumped into a wall. The 14-year-old boy sustained injuries and was declared deceased on scene by emergency units.

The 12-year-old was then taken to the Brakpan charge office and later released into the care of his parents by SAPS. The matter was postponed until August later this year to determine his criminal capacity.

Meanwhile, a child clinical psychologist says it will take a lot of psycho therapy for the 12-year-old to come to terms with the events of the weekend. Children under 12 are considered to lack criminal capacity, while courts only allow 14-year-olds to stand trial.

On Sunday, a heartbreaking scene unfolded as family and friends gathered to honor Malcolm Booysen. Well-wishers wrote messages on large wooden crosses and laid down flowers in memory of the 14-year-old.