The five men on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. Image: Nokwanda Ncwane/The South African.
WATCH LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Two accused on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa have implicated Kelly Khumalo as the alleged mastermind behind the assassination.
The five men on trial for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. Image: Nokwanda Ncwane/The South African.
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 allegedly ordered the hit on Meyiwa and also paid them.
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 contract killing or hit and not a botched robbery.
SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL CONTINUES
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.
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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.
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