The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has suggested that the state is withholding critical evidence that could assist their case.
The accused speak with their legal representatives during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at Pretoria High Court on 18 April 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Phill Magakoe
Mngomezulu put it to Vythilingam that the defence contends Tumelo Madlala called Meyiwa’s brother-in-law immediately after the slain Orlando Pirates goalkeeper was shot.“The defence will give that evidence that there was a communication between Mr Madlala, who was in the house, and Edward Hlophe, the brother-in-law of Senzo Meyiwa; and my concern is that how can I prove in terms of 205 that there was such a communicate if this was not provided by the state or was not provided in court?” he said.
The defence attorney also highlighted that it was revealed in court that Khumalo called Chicco at Botshelong Hospital in Vosloorus after Meyiwa was shot, but this evidence was not presented by the state.
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