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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...

Retired cellphone data analyst Colonel Lambertus Steyn today continues to  testify at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain; Senzo Meyiwa. Steyn says he was requested to look into the phone records of former Senzo Meyiwa's girlfriend and singer Kelly Khumalo as she was then a person of interest and not a suspect at the time. Meyiwa was shot and killed in 2014 while at Khumalo's parent's residence in Vosloorus, on Gauteng's East Rand. Steyn  has been recalled to clarify evidence. For more we spoke to our reporter Pearl Magubane...

Cellphone data expert, Pinky Vythilingam has returned to the High Court in Pretoria as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues. Yesterday, Vythilingam placed accused one of the accused Mthobisi Mncube in Vosloorus earlier on the day of the murder. The defence counsel Charles Mnisi took Vythilingam through the movement of Mcube'scellphone on October the 26th 2014. Five men are on trial for gunning down the Bafana Bafana captain. According to the state, Meyiwa was murdered between eight pm and nine pm. Mnisi says Mncube was still in the Johannesburg CBD after eight-30 pm - away from the crime scene on evening of the murder... Pearl Magubane has more on this

Despite evidence provided by Vodacom's Forensic liaison supervisor, Pinky Vythilingam that the number of accused number 2 in the Senzo Meyiwa case was active while incarcerated - defence counsel Sipho Ramosepele maintains the phones were confiscated upon his arrest. Ramosepele, who represents Bongani Ntanzi has been cross-examining Vythilingam at the High Court in Pretoria on the cellphone activities and towers. Ntanzi is part of five men accused of the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana soccer captain. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane.

As Vodacom's forensic liaison supervisor Pinky Vythilingam is expected to go over cellphone tower locations, the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial have raised concern that some areas are not depicted on the map. The trial has been delayed this morning in order to allow for the defence to consult with the accused. Vythilingam is on the stand at the high court in Pretoria to unpack more evidence pertaining to cellphone data and towers. Five men are on trial for the murder of Meyiwa who was shot and killed in 2014 while at Vosloorus on Gauteng's East Rand. Pearl Magubane reports

Vodacom official Pinky Vythilingam is expected back on the witness stand at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial today. Meyiwa was shot and killed in October 2014 while at parental home of his then girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, on Gauteng's East Rand. Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Vythilingam's testimony was halted last week to give her time to recover as she was not feeling well. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane... 

The the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has resumed at the High Court in Pretoria, with forensic supervisor at Vodacom, Pinky Vythilingam back on the stand. Vythilingam has been giving evidence which pertains to cell phone records of the accused and others that have not been called to testify. Five men are on trial for the gunning down of the Bafana Bafana captain in October 2014. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane

Cellphone data analyst Gideon Gouws is back on the stand today, focusing on evidence relating to the number that allegedly belongs to accused number Bongani Ntanzi in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Ntanzi and 4 others are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for the murder of Meyiwa who was shot and killed in 2014. Yesterday, Gouws told the court that a signal from a phone alleged to belong to accused number 2 in the Meyiwa trial - was picked up from a cellphone tower near Villieria police station in Pretoria. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane.

Cellphone data has revealed communication between two of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Mthobisi Prince Mncube and Fisokuhle Ntuli, on the day the soccer star was killed.  Cellphone data analyst Gideon Gouws told the Pretoria high court on Tuesday that the pair made contact from their cellphones at least three times on October 26 2014.  

The murder trial of former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa has once again been delayed by a further postponement to Wednesday by the Pretoria High Court. This after the trial was postponed two weeks ago due to evidence related to the cellphone communication between all the accused dating back to 2018. The state introduced new evidence as court proceedings were due to get underway. The defence accused the state of engaging in a trial by ambush. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane.

The state in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been accused of not sharing documents timeously.  The defence in the Pretoria high court on Thursday complained about the introduction of documents and additional evidence by the state during proceedings.  Advocate Zandile Mshololo, who is representing accused No 5 Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli, told the court she was given incomplete documents and not enough time to consider additional information. State prosecutor advocate George Baloyi refuted the claims.

The Senzo Meyiwa trial has adjourned till Monday at the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa who was shot and killed while at Kelly Khumalo's home in Vosloorus on Gauteng's East Rand. SABC reporter Peal Magubane filed this report

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has resumed in the Pretoria High Court after it was postponed last Friday when defence counsel - Thulani Mngomezulu - sent a letter to the court's registra informing the court that he would not be in court. Presiding Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng was not happy with this, prompting Mngomezulu's colleague, defence counsel Zandile Mshololo to apologise on behalf of Mngomezulu. Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane filed has more….

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has expressed disappointment that one of the defense counsels in the Senzo MeyiwaTrial did not inform him directly of his absence from today's proceedings. Defence counsel, Thulani  Mngomezulu sent a letter to the court's registra this morning informing the court of his ill health. Mngomezulu represents accused 1, Muzi Sibiya , who is appearing alongside 4 other accused at  High Court in Pretoria for their alleged involvement in the  2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana Captain. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane is following the story for us and she filed this report.

Investigating officer, Sergeant Batho Mogola has continued to be cross examined by the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial at the High Court in Pretoria. Defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu accused the investigating team of  "cooking up" the case,  alleging that the team is covering up for the real perpetrator. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has resumed in the High Court in Pretoria, a day after defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu accused the investigating team of covering up for the real perpetrator of the 2014 murder. Five men are on trial for gunning down the Bafana Bafana captain in October 2014. Mngomezulu claims that Longwe Twala fired the shot that killed Meyiwa. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane.

Cellphone data analyst Gideon Gouws confirmed communication between the five men accused of murdering football star Senzo Meyiwa.  The evidence ties in with that of previous witness, police cellphone analyst Col Lambertus Steyn. Gouws was asked to analyse data downloaded from Bongani Ntanzi and Sifisokuhle Ntuli's cellphones to check if there was any communication between them and the other accused. However, his evidence did not reveal data indicating that one of the accused had communicated with singer Kelly Khumalo in 2014, which Steyn had previously testified.

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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has resumed at the High Court in Pretoria. In a previous court appearance, e-Natis expert Christopher Motlou wrapped up his testimony. Judge Ratha Mokgatlheng granted a recess so the defence can prepare for the cross-examination. Five men are on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain who was shot and killed in 2014. The ballistic expert is expected to take the stand this morning. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane. 

The Senzo Meyiwa trial has adjourned until Wednesday at the High Court in Pretoria. This is to allow the state to call new witnesses. Five men are on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain, who was shot and killed in 2014.  Meyiwa was at Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus, on Gauteng's East Rand.  The state has been focusing on the alleged confessions by accused one and two. Pearl Magubane filed this report.

The Senzo Meyiwa main trial has resumed in the high court in Pretoria. Yesterday the Judge ruled that in the trial within a trial the confessions allegedly made by accused number 1, Muzi Sibiya and accused 2, Bongani Ntanzi in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial within trial, were made freely and voluntarily. State prosecutor George Baloyi says he would now like to call to the main trial witnesses that had already taken the stand in the trial within a trial. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to reporter, Pearl Magubane... 

EWN's Kgomotso Modise updates us on the latest revelations in the ongoing trial of the people accused of the 2014 murder of soccer star, Senzo MeyiwaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.