Pretoria, South Africa — The long-running Senzo Meyiwa murder trial took a dramatic turn today as prosecutors introduced what they claim is key visual evidence linking accused Bongani Ntanzi directly to the 2014 murder scene of the beloved Bafana Bafana goalkeeper.
In a tense session marked by sharp exchanges, the state presented an identity kit sketch of Ntanzi, alongside a photograph retrieved from his memory card, aiming to solidify his alleged presence at the scene of the high-profile crime.
The evidence, however, was met with fierce resistance from the defence. Advocate Charles Mnisi, representing co-accused Muzi Sibiya and Mthobisi Mncube, launched an aggressive cross-examination of Sergeant Moses Mabasa, questioning the authenticity, handling, and admissibility of the images.
Mnisi argued that the defence had limited access to crucial evidence and raised concerns about the courtroom’s technical equipment, claiming it hindered proper scrutiny of the visual material.
The courtroom atmosphere grew increasingly charged as both legal teams clashed over procedural fairness and the integrity of the state’s case.
This development comes as public interest in the trial remains high, with many South Africans still demanding justice for Meyiwa, whose death shocked the nation more than a decade ago.
The trial, already marked by delays and controversy, now appears to be entering a critical phase as prosecutors begin connecting individual accused men to physical evidence.
Further testimony and forensic analysis are expected in the coming days, potentially defining the direction and credibility of the state’s narrative.
