Senzo Meyiwa murder accuse ‘tortured’, all plead not guilty. - Defense lawyer alleges one of his clients has been routinely assaulted by prison officials
, it emerged in court that the third accused, Mthobisi Prince Ncube, is allegedly in danger of being killed himself. , who represents the first four accused, including Ncube, alleged that his client was being “tortured” by prison authorities, with the lawyer adding that Ncube could be dead before the trial ended.
“When this trial ends, accused number three will be six feet under. He’s getting tortured every day,” a visibly irate Teffo said. But advocate George Baloyi, the prosecutor, said there was no reason for Ncube to be moved back to Sun City as it would not be feasible logistically, but that he would have the alleged assault of the accused investigated.
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