‘Audio recording is real evidence’: State in Senzo Meyiwa trial insists expert isn’t needed

The state wants part of the audio recording admitted as evidence in a trial-within-a-trial.There is no need to call an expert to testify about an audio recording of an accused allegedly confessing to his involvement inThe state is seeking an order to have the alleged confession statements of Ntanzi and his co-accused, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya accepted as evidence in the main trial.

“The state seeks to tender this recording as evidence. We mention that the parties and the accused were afforded an opportunity to listen to the recording over a period of two days.“The state seeks to introduce the evidence to supplement the pro forma completed by Magistrate Cronje insofar as certain details might not appear on the pro forma, but contained in the recording on the basis that the recording is an electronic version of the pro forma,” he said.

The prosecutor pointed out that Cronje indicated the recording was not meant for official use, but made out of practice to safeguard herself. The prosecutor also highlighted that the court can revisit the admissibility of the recording should further evidence be brought up later in the trial.

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Battle over ‘fairness, justice’ and an audio recording in Senzo Meyiwa murder trialAn audio recording of Bongani Ntanzi's confession regarding his alleged involvement in Senzo Meyiwa's murder dominated proceedings in court.
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Ntanzi was not assaulted or coerced to make a confession, court hearsA witness in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has revealed that Bongani Ntanzi was not assaulted or coerced into making a confession statement.
Source: TheSAnews - 🏆 25. / 59 Read more »

‘He appeared sober’: Accused in Senzo Meyiwa trial was ‘happy’ to make confession statementOne of the five men accused of murdering former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was sober when he made a confession.
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »

WATCH: Senzo Meyiwa trialThe defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial was granted an opportunity to listen to a three-hour long recording of Bongani Ntanzi's confession.
Source: TheSAnews - 🏆 25. / 59 Read more »

LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial | 19 October 2023 - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial within a trial continues.
Source: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Read more »