Senzo Meyiwa

Defense lawyer alleges one of his clients has been routinely assaulted by prison officials.

Judge Maumela said he could not interfere with prison authorities, but directed Baloyi to ensure all communications with the correctional officials would be in writing, and that the prosecutor should indicate that all responses should also be recorded in writing. On Friday, at the Pretoria high court, advocate Dan Teffo, who represents the first four accused, including Ncube, alleged that his client was being “tortured” by prison authorities. But prosecutor George Baloyi said there was no reason for Ncube to be moved back to Sun City and it would not be feasible logistically, but he would have the alleged assault of the accused investigated.

The long-awaited trial, which has already been postponed twice, is due to open this Friday.

“From what I have seen and the briefings I have had from the South African Police Service, I am convinced that we have the correct people in court, but I would have expected more arrests. However, last week, AfriForum’s legal head, Advocate Gerry Nel, said he believes more people, not only the five should have been arrested for the 2014 murder. As the high-stakes murder trial of five men arrested in connection with the murder of Meyiwa, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it is ready to proceed.

Meyiwa who was Bafana Bafana captain was gunned down at the Vosloorus home of his girlfriend singer Kelly Khumalo.

EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter)EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) #SenzoMeyiwaWe are in the Pretoria High Court for the start of the #SenzoMeyiwatrial. Meyiwa, who was Bafana Bafana captain at the time, was gunned down at the Vosloorus home of his girlfriend singer Kelly Khumalo. Meyiwa who was Bafana Bafana captain was gunned down at the Vosloorus home of his girlfriend singer Kelly Khumalo.

Kelly Khumalo's lawyer says the singer will appear at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial if she's called as a witness.

— Sli Masikane (@Sli_Masikane)— Sli Masikane (@Sli_Masikane) #SenzoMeyiwaI’m back in the High court sitting in Pretoria where the much anticipated trial of 5 men accused of killing the soccer star 8 years ago is expected to begin. "That will depend on the prosecution, if the prosecution requires her as a witness in court, she is a witness in the matter and she is being compliant and cooperative in the matter," Moonsamy said. "So if she is required to be present in court then she will be."

The five men accused of the murder of Senzo Meyiwa are expected back in the High Court in Pretoria on Friday.

“However, we are going to try our best. We have been given limited time my lord, seeing that the trial has already started we have to push and must work fast so that we can make sure we’re able to come back ready to resume with this trial.” The NPA has insisted that it is ready for the trial to proceed.

The charges include premeditated murder, attempted murder for shooting at Zandile Khumalo, robbery with aggravating circumstances for seizing a cellphone ...

“The NPA’s lead prosecutor in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Advocate George Baloyi urges all role players to ensure that the matter proceeds (today), in the interest of justice for the Meyiwa family and the public at large,” said North Gauteng regional spokesperson for the director of public prosecutions, Lumka Mahanjana. - Kelly Khumalo ready to testify in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial Lead prosecutor in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Advocate George Baloyi formally presented the charges to the accused.

The National Prosecuting Authority says it is ready to proceed with the murder trial of slain footballer Senzo Meyiwa on Friday.

Following the postponement of the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on two occasions last week after the defence of accused number five Sifisokuhle Ntuli asked for ...

The gun that killed the former footballer was allegedly found on accused three, Mthobisi Ncube.

The accused will remain in custody. The state, according to Baloyi, also seized Ncube’s cellphone and downloaded data from it. Teffo said Ncube had repeatedly been “tortured” by prison guards.

The first expert witness in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to take the stand on Monday in the high court in Pretoria.

“The DNA evidence will show where the bloodstains of the deceased were found, which will in turn show where there deceased was shot and where he moved. He was shot in the kitchen and collapsed in the TV room. “Evidence will also be led that he (Sergeant Mosia) also collected a bullet fragment on the kitchen floor, this will also be included in the photo album. A shot was discharged, hitting the floor and splinters struck Zandi on the right ankle. He was rushed in his own car driven by Kelly Khumalo to the nearby hospital in Botshelong where he was declared dead on arrival,” he said. This included police officers who responded to the scene, pathologists, neighbours and ballistic experts.

The lawyer representing four of the five men charged with the murder of Senzo Meyiwa told the court the presence of Kelly Khumalo's watching brief makes him ...

I want Kelly to come if she is going to be a witness. Now you have a situation where there is a watching brief around the fact that there has been so much media hype. "Apart from that, there is a constitutional right. So now Moonsamy is a watching brief and every time she goes and gives Kelly feedback, and she is also getting our documents," said Teffo. Why is Kelly concerned about a watching brief? Why can't everybody in that house have a watching brief?"