Senzo Meyiwa murder trial set to start in April
Four men are set to go on trial in April for the death of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa.
Meyiwa was killed in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, while visiting his singer and actress girlfriend Kelly Khumalo in 2014.
At the time, eyewitnesses claimed two men entered the house on October 26 and demanded cellphones before shooting Meyiwa.
The pair then fled the scene.
The dragged-out investigations have left his family and loved ones in agony, with claims of a hit and a subsequent coverup.
Several high-profile names were dragged into the dilemma, including Longwe Twala - the son of music mogul and businessman Chicco Twala.
He's since been cleared of any involvement.
The case took another twist when five suspects were arrested in 2020 for their involvement in the murder on the anniversary of Meyiwa's death.
But it's understood not all five were in the house at the time of the fatal shooting.
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In initial court appearances, they denied any knowledge of the murder - also making damning claims they were being used as scapegoats by the State.
Four of the accused made another appearance at the Pretoria High Court for an enquiry on Thursday with new legal representation.
Muzikawukhulelwa Sthemba Sibiya (34), Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi (30), Mthobisi Prince Ncube (36) and Mthokoziseni Ziphozonke Maphisa (35) will now be represented by Advocate Malesela Teffo.
"Adv Teffo confirmed on record that he is representing the four accused. He mentioned that he has submitted representations to the State, for the discontinuation of the current case, and for the perjury case against the six witnesses who were in the house when the incident happened to be continued with," said regional spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority Lumka Mahanjana.
"The judge indicated the State has the prerogative to decide whom to charge, and that should the defence be dissatisfied with such a decision, they are at liberty to bring a separate application.
"The judge stated that the delays in the case must be avoided and made an order that the defence must indicate their readiness on or before 28 March 2022," Mahanjana added.
The matter was postponed to 11 April for trial.
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