Pretoria — The long-awaited Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today in the High Court in Pretoria, with lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda expected to take the stand again. Last week, Gininda provided crucial testimony, revealing that the accused, Muzi Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi, had been named as possible suspects in the 2014 murder of South African football star Senzo Meyiwa.
Meyiwa, who was tragically shot dead in the Vosloorus home of his then-girlfriend Kelly Khumalo, has left a legacy of mystery and grief, with the investigation spanning nearly a decade. As the trial proceeds, Gininda’s testimony continues to shed new light on the case, including bombshell claims that Khumalo herself is now considered a sixth suspect.
Earlier this month, Gininda disclosed that he had attempted to charge Khumalo back in 2020, but a warrant for her arrest was not authorised. This revelation has sparked renewed interest in the investigation and raised questions about the handling of the case.
As the legal proceedings continue, Meyiwa’s mother, Ntombifuthi, has expressed growing frustration over the slow pace of the investigation. Speaking at the launch of the Senzo Meyiwa Orlando Pirates supporters’ branch in Ntuzuma, north of Durban, to mark the 10th anniversary of her son’s death, Ntombifuthi said justice for her son has been moving at a “snail’s pace.”
“I’m disappointed that 10 years later, there has been no resolution,” Ntombifuthi said. She also recalled the chaotic aftermath of Meyiwa’s murder, describing how the police were only called by a neighbor and not the people present in the house at the time. She alleged that the crime scene was tampered with, with people cleaning the house before authorities arrived.
“There is a lot of dissatisfaction,” she added, clearly distressed by the lack of closure.
Senzo Meyiwa, the star goalkeeper for the South African national football team, was shot and killed on 26 October 2014 during a robbery at Khumalo’s home in Vosloorus. Since then, the case has been riddled with complications, delays, and inconsistencies in witness statements, making it one of the most high-profile unsolved murders in the country.
Despite several suspects being named over the years, the case has not resulted in any convictions. The investigation has also been marred by allegations of mishandling, with Gininda himself testifying that key evidence was not properly preserved.
With the trial now in its final stages, the focus is on uncovering the truth and bringing justice to Meyiwa’s family and the thousands of fans who mourn his untimely death.
As the proceedings continue, all eyes are on the High Court, hoping that the long journey toward justice will soon reach its conclusion.
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