The five men on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. Image: Nokwanda Ncwane/The South African.
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Another delay as accused bolster their defence
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial hit another snag as two of the accused who allegedly confessed to killing Meyiwa bolstered their defence.
The five men on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. Image: Nokwanda Ncwane/The South African.
The trial of the five men accused of killing former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa has been postponed as two of the accused bolstered their defence.
Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi who have been represented by Advocate Sipho Ramosepele added Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu to their defence.
SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL POSTPONED
On Monday, Ramosepele told the court that Mngomezulu will be dealing with the aspect of the alleged confessions made by Sibiya and Ntanzi.
Mngomezulu said he will be ready to proceed on Tuesday and Presiding Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng postponed the matter to Tuesday, 17 October to grant Mngomezulu time to consult with Sibiya and Ntanzi.
Last week, a trial within a trial commenced with retired police officer Mhlanganyelwa Mbotho testifying that he took Sibiya’s written confession. He also dismissed Sibiya’s claim that he was assaulted, suffocated and forced to sign the confession by police saying Sibiya is the one who told him that he wants to confess.
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As previously reported by The South African, Meyiwa was shot and wounded at the home of his girlfriend and singer Kelly Khumalo on 26 October 2014 in Vosloorus in an alleged botched robbery.
Five men are on trial at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria for the murder of the soccer star, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Fisokuhle Nkani Ntuli. They face charges of premeditated murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravated circumstances, possession of firearms without a licence and possession of ammunition.
All five men pleaded not guilty as the trial has started afresh under Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng.
