Minibus driver jailed for five years over 2011 South Ruimveldt road death

Patrice “Mitch” Welcome

Kevin Hope who was accused of causing the death of Patrice “Mitch” Welcome by dangerous driving on November 15, 2011 was yesterday sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty.

The sentence was handed down to a visibly distraught Hope who stood in the prisoners’ dock in a courtroom filled to capacity with relatives and friends who lamented and sighed in frustration after hearing the length of time for which he will be incarcerated.

When asked if he wanted to say anything before being sentenced, Hope, who