By: Natasha Archary
After a month-long postponement, Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial resumes at the Pretoria High Court, on Monday, 30 May.
The trial hit a snag when advocate for four of the five men accused of the former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper’s murder was arrested.
Advocate Teffo was arrested in court after court was adjourned on 28 April, after telling the judge him and his clients were receiving threats.
Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial has been anything but smooth, and after a state witness died two weeks ago, ahead of the trial resuming, many are suspecting foul play.
Brigadier Philani Ndlovu was expected to testify and present key evidence for the state. The 61-year old former SAPS provincial head was one of the first responders on scene after Meyiwa’s murder.
His name was mentioned on numerous occasions during cross-examination, but the NPA says he was not a key state witness.
It has been reported that the police officer died of natural causes.
Senzo Meyiwa was shot in October 2014, in an apparent botched robbery in Vosloorus, with his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo and her family present..
The 5 men accused of his murder are Mthobisi Prince, Bongani Sandiso Ntazni, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli and Mthokoziseni Maphisa.
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