Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today | NPA hopeful it will run smoothly

The on-going case of Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is set to proceed as the National Prosecuting Authority(NPA) is hoping that the won’t be any constant delays when the trial proceed today at the Pretoria High Court.

At first, the trial was set to proceed in 11 April, but Zandile Mshololo who is the legal counsel for one of the co-accused, Sifiso Nkani Ntul, asked for extension to consult with the client.

Ntuli’s lawyer had wanted more time to consult with him and witnesses in the case.

While the other accused in the trial – Muzikawukhulelwa S’tembu Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Mncube and Ziphozonke Mthokoziseni Maphisa are all represented by the same lawyer.

The late Meyiwa, was Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and captain when he was shot dead at his then-girl friend, Kelly Khumalo’s house in Vosloorus, Johannesburg in October 2014.

The NPA says the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been met with challenges, including a dispute between Ntuli’s lawyer and the state prosecutor advocate George Baloyi.

“We understand that justice delayed is justice denied. As the NPA we are doing everything in our power to ensure that this matter is finalised. We too hope that there will be no further postponements,” said NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana.

“We understand the frustrations of the family and their need for closure, which can only be achieved when justice is served,” added Mahanjana.

In total there are five accused, four accused have the same legal representative, only one who has different lawyer.