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In The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Advocate Zithulele Nxumalo, representing accused number four, Mthokoziseni Maphisa, has begun cross-examining accused number one, Muzi Sibiya. Nxumalo questioned Sibiya about his past communication with Maphisa, to which Sibiya replied they never discussed Meyiwa's death. Nxumalo also referred to Constable Zungu's 2023 affidavit, mentioning a firearm linked to an earlier shooting involving Snako. Sibiya confirmed the 2017 incident but denied any involvement. The high-profile trial of the five accused continues at the Pretoria High Court. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Pearl Magubane j
Accused number five in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Fisokuhle Ntuli, claims he is being tortured at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria. His allegations led to delays in court proceedings, as Ntuli reportedly refused to leave his prison cell and arrived late at the High Court in Pretoria this morning. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Addressing the court, defence lawyer Zandile Mshololo said Ntuli has since been moved to the maximum-security section of the prison and has allegedly been denied access to blankets. SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane has more...
The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear an application by defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, for the dental examination of accused number three in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Mthobisi Mncube. This follows earlier testimony, in the Pretoria High Court, where a witness mentioned seeing a gold tooth on photographs downloaded from Mncube's phone memory card. Mncube and four others are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane
The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that additional images of three of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, can be submitted as evidence. The ruling follows an application by the state, in which prosecutors argued that the photographs provide a clearer perspective of how some of the accused looked at the time of the soccer star's murder. Five men are on trial the October 2014 fatal shooting. SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane has more...
Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has apologised for his remarks about black legal practitioners. This after Advocate Charles Mnisi requested to be excused on Monday from proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial because he would be travelling home after competing in the Comrades Marathon. Mokgoatlheng says his conduct was incorrect.
The State prosecutor in the Senzo Meyiwa trial says authorities are unable to find tracking data for the vehicles involved in the 2020 arrest and transporting accused number one, Muzi Sibiya. This follows a request from defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, for the records to be presented as they are central to Sibiya's defence. Five men are on trial in the Pretoria High Court for the 2014 murder of the soccer star. SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane is following the trial and filed this report.
The testimony of a new state witness has been delayed following the late arrival of one of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, in the Pretoria High court. Today's proceedings began after the cross examination of lead investigator, Brigadier Bongani Gininda was paused last week. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana goal keeper. SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane filed this report...
Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has ordered that vehicle tracking evidence of all vehicles that were present when one of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was arrested be given to the defence. This after defence counsel Charles Mnisitold the High Court in Pretoria that the movement of the vehicles was central to Muzi Sibiya's defence. Sibiya and four others are on trial for the murder of former BafanaBafana captain in October 2014. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more
The trial of the 5 men accused of the 2014 murder of soccer star, Senzo Meyiwa has been postponed to the 5th of May 2025. The postponement was requested by defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, who cited his lack of readiness to proceed with today's business. Mnisi's request comes a week after the court stated that he had been given a final postponement after the two month adjournment to allow him to prepare for recent representations. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane has more....
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gauteng Division Advocate Sibongile Mzinyathi has outlined the Division's overall performance, focusing on tackling priority crimes in Gauteng. She aims to focus on progress in strengthening the Division's capacity, including dealing with major high-profile cases the division is currently working on in various courts across Gauteng. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Gauteng Division, Adv Sibongile Mzinyathi
Lead investigating officer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Bongani Gininda has returned to be back in the witness stand, at the Pretoria High Court. Yesterday, defence counsel Charles Mnisi, questioned why only two out of six witnesses were called to attend the identity parade of the accused. Meyiwa was gunned down at singer Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus in Gauteng in October 2014. However Khumalo who was the soccer star's former girlfriend, her mother and sister were among the witnesses excluded from attending the identity parade following the arrest of the five accused in the trial. Jon Gericke spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane
The Pretoria high court has ruled that one of the five men accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Mthobisi Mncube, be transferred from C-Max prison to a facility closer to his place of origin or any maximum-security centre that may be convenient. The court however dismissed Fisokuhle Ntuli's application to be moved out of solitary confinement. The duo are on trial with three other accused for the murder Meyiwa in Vosloorus in 2014.
The Correctional Services Department says two of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa case are high risk offenders hence they remain incarcerated at C-Max section of the KgosiMampuru prison in Tshwane. MthobisiMncube and FisokuhleNtuli filed an urgent urgent application at the Pretoria High Court - seeking the court to rule against their isolated incarceration as it violates their rights. The court did not entertain the application of Ntuli saying it is not urgent. The department through it's lawyer LebogangMadiba maintains that Mncube's incarceration is in compliance with the law insofar as he is a convicted murderer, he has been involved in aggressive crimes and is part of a high profile case. Pearl Magubane has more
The trial of five men accused of involvement in the murder of soccer player, Senzo Meyiwa has resumed in the High Court, in Pretoria. Last week, lead investigating officer, Bongani Gininda testified that there was no proof that Longwe Twala was treated for an injury at a medical facility following the murder. Meyiwa was gunned down while visiting the the parental home of his then girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloorus, in the east of Johannesburg. The defence earlier made the assertion that Twala is the one who shot the Bafana Bafana captain and accidentally shot himself in the process. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane...
The trial of five men accused of involvement in the 2014 murder of soccer star, Senzo Meyiwa, has resumed in the High Court, in Pretoria. Lead investigating officer, Bongani Gininda has returned to the witness stand, where he is testifying on banking and cellphone evidence that allegedly links accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, to the crime. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more
The trial of five men accused of involvement in the murder of soccer star, Senzo Meyiwa, has resumed in the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the goalkeeper. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more
TODAY marks exactly 10 years since the death of former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana captain -- Senzo Meyiwa. Meyiwa was killed in a robbery in Vosloorus, whilst in the prime of his football career. The KwaZulu-Natal shot-stopper died at the age of 30, and was captain of both club and country, when he was killed. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke Hubert Maphumulo, organiser at the organisation, Justice for Senzo Meyiwa
The defence has raised concerns over the solitary confinement of accused #3, Mthobisi Mncube, as the Senzo Meyiwa Trial continues in the High Court, in Pretoria. Defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu has also criticized ballistic analyst Malesela Ntini for not recalling some details when attending to the crime scene in Vosloorus, on Gauteng's East Rand. Ntini is on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are appearing for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana Captain. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more...
The trial of five men accused of the 2014 murder of soccer player, Senzo Meyiwa has resumed in the High Court in Pretoria. Forensic analyst, Retha Grobler has resumed her testimony as one of the four analysts that have confirmed the findings of ballistic expert, Chris Mangena, linking a firearm seized from one of the accused, to the murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain. Yesterday Grobler said the testing of the alleged murder weapon happened under extraordinary circumstances. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more.
Forensic analyst, Captain Reta Grobler has testified in the High Court in Pretoria, that Colonel Chris Mangena earlier gave her an exhibit bullet and test bullets to be placed in a comparison microscope. Grobler is the latest witness in the trial of five accused of the 2014 murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa. Meyiwa was gunned down at the parental home of his then-girlfriend, singer, Kelly Khumalo. Grobler is one of two experts who confirmed the findings of the ballistic analyst, Colonel Chris Mangena, linking one of the accused Mthobisi Mncube, to Meyiwa's murder. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more....
Chief Forensic analyst, Edward Sereo has resumed his testimony in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, currently underway in the high court in Pretoria. Yesterday, defence counsel Zandile Mshololo told the court that it took several ballistic analysts to verify Colonel Chris Mangena's findings - as the results from the bullets fired from the alleged Senzo Meyiwa murder weapon, were inconclusive. Five men are on trial for their alleged involvement in the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain in 2014. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more....
Ballistics expert, Edward Sereo has returned to the witness stand in the Senzo Meyiwa Trial, which is currently underway in the High Court in Pretoria. Sereo performed a microscopic verification of the work done by his colleague, Chris Mangena, which linked the gun allegedly found in possession of accused number 3 and the bullet found at the scene. The defence earlier questioned the results of the analysis of the marks on the tests bullets. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more
The State has called chief forensic analyst at the South African Police Service, Lieutenant Colonel, Edward Sereo to the witness stand at the Senzo Meyiwa trial underway at the High Court in Pretoria. Sereo verified findings by ballistic expert Chris Mangena - who linked a firearm seized from accused number 3, Mthobisi Mncube in 2015 to the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Mncube and four others are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa who was shot and killed while at Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus on Gauteng's East Rand. Pearl Magubane has more
The trial of five men accused of the 2014 murder of soccer player, Senzo Meyiwa, was delayed this morning as the defence sought clarity from the Legal Aid Board, on costs for services provided by independent ballistics expert, Dave Pieterse. Ballistic expert, Colonel Chris Mangena was initially expected to return to the witness stand today, following cross examination by the defence, where he was accused of having removed evidence from the crime scene on the night of the murder. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane has more
Music legend, Sello "Chicco" Twala has vowed that his son, Longwe will never be found guilty in the Senzo Meyiwa Trial. Speaking to SABC News at the sons are expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate's court, north of Johannesburg, earlier today, Twala said he had opened a seperate case of theft against Longwe and his brother, Sello after the pair allegedly stole equipment worth thousands of rands from the legend's studio. He says the decision to press charges was best
Ballistics expert, Colonel Chris Mangena has reiterated that the markings on the test bullets he fired align with those found from the bullet at the Senzo Meyiwa crime scene. Mangena is back on the witness stand as his cross examination continues at the Pretoria High Court, where five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Mangena has also testified that the crime scene bullet was fired from a firearm seized from accused number 3, Mthobisi Mncube. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane...
The Senzo Meyiwa trial has adjourned till tomorrow morning to allow the defence to go through additional ballistic evidence they received this morning. The additional documents have been supplied by ballistic expert Colonel Chris Mangena at the High Court in Pretoria following a request by defence counsel Charles Mnisi during cross examination on Friday. Five men are on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Meyiwa was at Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus on Gauteng's East Rand in 2014. Advocate Mnisi says he was not ready to proceed this morning and has requested time to go through the documents. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane has more...
Defence counsel Charles Mnisi says their independent ballistic expert found inconclusive results on the firearm said to be the Senzo Meyiwa murder weapon. Advocate Mnisi is currently cross examining the states ballistic expert Chris Mangena at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Colonel Mangena says despite the barrel of the firearm confiscated from Mthobisi Mncube being old - it treated positive as the murder weapon. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane has more...
Ballistic expert, Col Chris Mangena says a firearm belonging to musician, Chicco Twala was taken in for testing, as there were initially allegations that his son, Longwe, had killed Senzo Meyiwa. Colonel Mangena is under cross examination at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Longwe was one of the occupants inside Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus, on Gauteng's East Rand, when Meyiwa was shot. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane has more....
The Senzo Meyiwa trial has resumed again today in the Pretoria High court, with the defence grilling cellphone data analyst Colonel Lambertus Steyn. Our reporter, Pearl Magubane sent us this report...
The IEC held a media briefing on the election timetable, special vote applications, the number of voting stations, and many other issues in the lead-up to the elections. The IEC's con-court application to remove Jacob Zuma from the ballot will likely be on the agenda.PRE REC: The newly elected Ekurhuleni Mayor chooses his new cabinet.PA leader Gayton Mckenzi briefs the media.The Western Cape DA Premier candidate Alan Winde will unpack the party's plan to create 800,000 jobs in the province.Update on the Margate storms that left five people dead.Update on the Israel-Iran Conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The incident where the couple was brutally shot down at the Randburg Magistrates Court Hit will affect the case against rogue cops. The ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula opened a case of crimen injuria against Thuja Holdings CEO Mthunzi Mdwaba at the Sandton police station. The DA's spokesperson on employment and labour, Michael Cardo, has called on Nxesi to come out and clear his name. State witness in the Meyiwa trial to be re-examined. Rand Water Chief Executive Officer Sipho Mosai will be updating the media on the state of bulk water supply in its areas of operations. MANDY'S BOOK OF THE WEEK: Legends - People Who Changed South Africa for the Better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Cyril Ramaphosa leads an oversight visit to Emfuleni Local municipality in Gauteng to assess progress and steps taken to improve service delivery. Usindiso building blaze inquiry: Day 2. The Senzo Meyiea trial continues; Defence expected to scrutinise Raphadu's testimony in Meyiwa trial. Rwandan national Fulgence Kayishima is back in court today after his case was postponed for further investigation in August. In a groundbreaking judgement made in the Gauteng High Court yesterday, it was ruled that both parents are now eligible for maternity leave (referred to as parental leave). SPORTS WRAP. Spreading good news with the good things guy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Constitutional Court rules on a landmark challenge to the Divorce Act. A court case to determine what will happen to about 260 homeless people living on the streets in Cape Town's CBD is being heard in the Western Cape High Court. President Cyril Ramaphosa receives South Africa's Census 2022 national results from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The police officer responsible for investigating the corruption allegations made by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter – has been a no-show twice. Brent Lindeque takes us through an explanation on who Dr Matthew Lani is and how he managed to pose himself as a medial Doctor. Wits University has distanced itself from Lani.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When soccer star Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead, Zamokuhle Mbatha's life changed forever. Charged with his brutal murder and paraded in court, he was the first suspect in the case. But the police got it wrong.
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EWN Reporter Nokukhanya Mntambo joins John to discuss the latest on the Senzo Meyiwa trial following the announcement of the new judge who will preside over the trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clement hosts EWN Reporter, Kgomotso Modise as she explains the intricate details involved in the Senzo Meyiwa and Thabo Bester cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Clement is joined by the Forensic Scientist and Consulting Partner at Trinitas Forensics, Mary Gordon and Attorney and Director at Dubazana Attorneys, Nthabiseng Dubazana to talk about the Senzo Meyiwa trial and the allegations of a contaminated crime scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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