New witness to take the stand in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Longwe Twala and Ntombi Khumalo are the only eyewitness who are yet to testify in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Watch the proceedings live.
A new witness is expected to take the stand in the murder trial of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.
Meyiwa’s close friend and State witness Tumelo Madlala wrapped up his testimony at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday, 10 August.
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NEW WITNESS IN THE SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL
Meyiwa’s close friends Mthokozisi Thwala, Tumelo Madlala as well as Longwe Twala, his then girlfriend Kelly Khumalo, her mother Ntombi Gladness Khumalo, her sister Zandie Khumalo and her two children Christian and Thingo were present when the goal keeper was shot on 26 October 2014.
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. 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 Mokgoathleng.
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During cross-examination by defence councils Madlala insisted that accused 2 Bongani Ntanzi is the intruder Meyiwa had pinned against the wall when alleged intruders entered the Khumalo household.
When asked about discrepancies between his statement and that of other witnesses who were present during the incident Madlala said his statement is the only one that details exactly how the incident happened.