Meyiwa murder trial: Ballistics expert Mangena returns to court for cross-examination

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Chris Mangena's testimony was halted in August last year to allow the defence time to consult with their ballistics expert.

JOHANNESBURG - A year since he last took the witness stand in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, ballistics expert Chris Mangena will return to the Pretoria High Court on Monday, where his evidence will be challenged.

This was after Mangena linked the gun found at the home of one of the accused in 2015 to the bullet found on the scene of Meyiwa's murder. "I have bent backwards for the defence. You will never find a judge in South Africa who did what I did, never!," said Mokgoatlheng.

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