News24 | 'I nearly lost my life' - Cyclist angry court gives back licence to driver who knocked him down

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Dewald van der Westhuizen and his coach Mike Moriarty. (Dewald van der Westhuizen/Supplied)

Dewald van der Westhuizen and his coach Mike Moriarty. (Dewald van der Westhuizen/Supplied)

The Simon's Town Magistrate's Court has ruled that a South African Navy able seaman, accused of driving under the influence and knocking down two cyclists in December last year, can have his driving licence back.

Garth Pasha, 27, was released on R5 000 bail in December and as part of his bail conditions, the state revoked his licence due to the seriousness of the charges.

Pasha is charged with reckless and negligent driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, and attempted murder after he allegedly knocked down cyclist Dewald van der Westhuizen and his coach, Mike Moriarty, in Simon's Town Main Road. 

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