Advocate defending suspects in Senzo Meyiwa case wants trial to resume early as ‘witnesses are in danger’

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The advocate representing four of the five men accused of murdering Bafana Bafana player Senzo Meyiwa has written to the high court to make an urgent request for the matter to resume earlier than scheduled.

Teffo asked the court to inform the parties in writing before Friday so they could prepare for the suggested date of May 18.

“May 30 was not suggested by the defence of accused one to four. The current volatile situation against the defence of accused one to four was never foreseen. We value the safety and security of our witnesses, the same as the state is protecting its witnesses, though it is not clear who and/or what is endangering the lives of state witnesses.”“We request the honourable court to agree to expedite the trial by bringing it forward as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, the National Prosecuting Authority's Isaac Dhludlu said:"We have received the papers in this regard, but counsel for accused five and the state have pre-existing court duties in that period, hence 30 May was decided upon in October 2021 already.” The five men were arrested in connection with Meyiwa’s October 2014 murder. The accused are Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli.

They have been charged with premeditated murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of firearms without a licence and possession of ammunition. They have all

 

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Is there still more evidence in this case or what?....this case took so long🤦

Teffoooooo...Bheki Cele umthakhathi must go down

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