Kelly Khumalo's sister Zandie on Thursday took the stand in the high court in Pretoria to testify in the trial against the men implicated in the murder of her sister's boyfriend, footballer Senzo Meyiwa.
“Live broadcast of the image of the witness will not be permitted. Members of electronic media are permitted to live broadcast the testimony of the witness ... she testifies shall remain in place until the finalisation of this trial,” judge Tshifhiwa Maumela ruled.
Meyiwa was gunned down in what was described as a botched robbery in the presence of his then-girlfriend Kelly, her mother Ntombi, Zandile, Zandile’s boyfriend Longwe Twala and Senzo’s friends Mthokozisi Thwala and Tumelo Madlala. Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli are standing trial for the murder of the footballer. They have been charged with premeditated murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of firearms without a licence and possession of ammunition.. Just R20 for the first month.
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