The Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer has denied that he assaulted Bongani Ntanzi.
Accused number two Bongani Ntanzi at the Pretoria High Court on 15 September 2022. Picture: Gallo Images/Tebogo Letsiemurder accused Bongani Ntanzi when the suspect allegedly confessed to his involvement about the former Bafana Bafana captain’s killing.
A trial-within-a-trial is taking place to determine the admissibility of confession statements, pointing out and warning statements by the five accused men in the main trial.
“It is part of my duties as we are not just limited to escorting. We are required to safeguard the suspect and the investigating officers. Me handing over the suspect was merely the fact that my assistance was required from Sergeant Mogane. He could have asked any other officer,” Jonathan told the court.Mshololo then quizzed the witness about the sequence of events before and after Ntanzi concluded his confession with Raphadu.
“I put it to you that the reason why you remained there was for a specific purpose… to induce fear into the accused and to make sure he complies with the instruction of the police officer on what he was told to do,” Mshololo said.
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