Anger as driver accused in fatal Camps Bay cycling crash granted R15 000 bail

CEO of Pedal Power, Neil Robinson shares his thoughts on the death of cyclist Idris Sheriff, who was killed in a collision with a BMW in Camps Bay on Tuesday.

A 27-year-old man has been released on R15 000 bail following his arrest in connection with the death of a Cape Town cyclist on Tuesday.

Bongani Mthethwa, was charged with culpable homicide after the car he was driving collided with Idris Sheriff on Victoria Road in Camps Bay.

Mthethwa was allegedgly under the influence at the time of the collision.

Sheriff was pronounced dead at the scene.

CEO of Pedal Power, Neil Robinson is among those in the cyling community who have expressed anger that Mthethwa was granted bail.

"We don't think it was appropriate."

He says the local cyclists are calling for the accused to face the full extent of the law.

"We've appointed an attorney on our side to help with the prosecution...to make sure every t is crossed and every i is dotted."

Robinson says often in cases like people are not properly brought to justice.

"Things get lost along the way, whether it's evidence, chain of custody, a technicality, a process issue and these guys get off."

Tributes continue to pour in for Sheriff from the cycling community who are calling for stricter law enforcement and lengthier convictions.

A petition is being circulated, demanding extended penalties for extreme cases of reckless driving and regular blood alcohol level tests on weekends and public holidays.

The case was remanded until 22 April 2026 pending further investigation.

To listen to Neil Robinson in conversation with CapeTalk's Lester Kiewit, click audio below