Court hears risk assessments underway for witnesses in Gumede trial
Senior SAPS and Hawks officials are working on completing risk assessments for witnesses set to testify in the corruption trial of former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and 21 others.
The matter was postponed on Monday after the Durban High Court heard that a gunshot was fired through the bedroom window of a key witness over the weekend.
The witness was meant to testify on Monday.
State Prosecutor Ashika Lucken told the court on Wednesday that the Hawks still needed to meet with various senior police officials in the province as they continue with the risk assessment.
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Lucken said they will then meet with the State.
It's after other witnesses came forward following the shooting incident, saying they fear for their safety.
The court heard once the assessment is complete, measures will be taken to alleviate the safety concerns of the witnesses.
The trial is expected to resume on Monday.
Meanwhile, KZN police have confirmed they're investigating a case of attempted murder.
Former @eThekwiniM mayor, #ZandileGumede and 21 others have arrived at the Durban High Court where their corruption trial is set to continue today.
— Nushera Soodyal (@nushera) July 26, 2023
The case was postponed on Monday, after the home of a key witness was shot at over the weekend. The witness was meant to testify. pic.twitter.com/uQ8M7zOtnE
