By: Natasha Archary

The Senzo Meyiwa trial has hit another hurdle, after the defence for the accused, Bongani Ntanzi contests his alleged audio confession.
Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, says his client’s constitutional rights were infringed on when the recording was taken.
The recording, which was taken by Magistrate Vivian Cronje, was done so according to Mngomezulu, without Ntzani being informed tht he was being recorded.
Magistrate Cronje reportedly took the recording of Ntanzi in 2020.
Mngomezulu wants Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng to exclude the recording as evidence.
Advocate Zandile Mshololo who is representing Fisokuhle Ntuli, one of the other 5 men accused for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder, also agreed that Ntanzi’s rights were violated.
“The witness, which is in this case Magistrate Cronje, when she was taking the confession, should have explained the constitutional right of the accused specific to the recording.
To say above taking the statement in writing, I will also record you and it will be used against you in court.”
Judge Mokgoatlheng is expected to make a decision on the admissibility of the audio recording on Friday, 20 October.
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