In a pivotal development during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, defense counsel Advocate Charles Mnisi presented a dental report confirming that accused number 3, Mthobisi Mncube, does not have a gold tooth—a detail that directly challenges a key piece of prosecution evidence.
The private dental surgeon’s examination revealed that while Mncube’s right upper canine shows possible abrasion or marginal preparation, there is “no gold inlay currently visible in the mouth.”
🔍 Contradicting the Prosecution’s Case
This finding contradicts the prosecution’s evidence that included a photo, allegedly depicting Mncube with a distinctive gold tooth. The photo, taken weeks before the 2014 murder of the beloved footballer Senzo Meyiwa, was used to link Mncube to the crime scene and matched witness descriptions of an intruder involved in the fatal shooting.
🛡️ Defense’s Argument Strengthened
The defense has argued that the photo is not of Mncube but rather of his deceased brother, and the dental report bolsters their claim that Mncube never had a gold tooth.
“This report clearly supports our position that the image presented by the prosecution is mistaken and unreliable,” said Advocate Mnisi.
⚖️ Implications for the Trial
The revelation raises serious questions about the prosecution’s reliance on the gold tooth as identifying evidence and may weaken their case against Mncube.
As the trial continues, this forensic discrepancy could become a turning point in what has been a complex and emotionally charged legal battle.
The courtroom drama unfolds as new evidence reshapes the narrative in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
