Hon Speaker, the IFP welcomes the sentence handed down in the Western Cape High Court this morning which saw taxi driver Jacob Humphreys sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison.
This judgment will send a clear message to all purveyors of public transportation that any kind of disregard for the safety of their passengers or the traffic laws of this country will be punished with the full might of the law.
In this case, 10 children lost their lives due to the thoroughly reckless and negligent actions of Mr Humphreys. While the sentence cannot replace those beautiful children, it can and does send a clear signal of intent by the judiciary that such actions have no place and will not be tolerated in South Africa. I thank you. [Applause.]