WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

The defence in the trial of the five men accused of killing former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa is expected to continue with the cross-examination of lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda.

On Wednesday, 24 January, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria heard that two of the accused implicated singer Kelly Khumalo as the person who ordered the hit on Meyiwa and also paid them.

SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL CONTINUES

Meyiwa was shot at Khumalo’s home in Vosloorus on 26 October 2014 in what was initially thought to be a botched robbery, however, police say evidence under oath suggests that the murder of Meyiwa was a contractual assassination or hit and not a botched robbery.

ALSO READ: Kelly hated Senzo Meyiwa and wanted to get rid of him, court hears

Five men are on trial for the murder of the soccer star, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Fisokuhle Nkani Ntuli.

The men face charges of premeditated murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravated circumstances, possession of firearms without a licence, and possession of ammunition. They have all pleaded not guilty.

ALSO READ: Senzo Meyiwa trial: Ntanzi wanted to testify against his co-accused

ALSO READ: Kelly Khumalo allegedly ordered the hit on Senzo Meyiwa

WHEN DO COURT PROCEEDINGS START?

Court proceedings typically start at 10:00, adjourn at 13:00 for lunch and resume again at 14:00. However, due to unforeseen circumstances on a particular day, there are delays, and sometimes court adjourns for either tea or lunch earlier than the set times indicated above.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES BY NOKWANDA NCWANE