Singer Kelly Khumalo and the late Senzo Meyiwa. Image via X/ @_mashesha.
Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Monday
The trial of the five men accused of killing soccer star Senzo Meyiwa is expected to resume on Monday, 2 October.
Singer Kelly Khumalo and the late Senzo Meyiwa. Image via X/ @_mashesha.
The highly-anticipated trial of the five men accused of the murder of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa will resume at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday, 2 October.
The matter was postponed on 15 September to allow the defence to go through some evidence.
SENZO MEYIWA TRIAL TO RESUME
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.
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As previously reported by The South African, on 13 September, defence counsel for accused 3, Advocate Charles Mnisi requested the master copy of photos downloaded from his client’s phone.
On Thursday, 14 September proceedings were delayed as all the counsels and the judge had a discussion in the chambers. Upon commencement, State Prosecutor Advocate George Baloyi confirmed that the defence has been furnished with the photos.
The defence then asked for a postponement in order to consult with their clients about the 784 photos downloaded from Mncube’s phone.
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Constable Sizwe Zungu who is the first witness to directly implicate all the accused for the murder of Meyiwa is expected to be on the witness box for cross-examination when the trial resumes.
