Meyiwa murder trial adjourned until January
The trial against five men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa in 2014 will return to the High Court in Pretoria in January 2024.
Proceedings adjourned early on Thursday after the defence counsel for accused one and two, Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, told the court that he could not continue with proceedings as he felt ill.
"My lord, we have discussed the situation with my colleagues, and I have indicated to them that I am not feeling well and need to consult a doctor. The days that we suggested show that it won't be prudent for us to sit until next week."
State Prosecutor Advocate George Baloyi told the court that proceedings can continue on 22 January as per the court roll.
"Did you discuss this with the Deputy Judge President?” questioned Judge Ratha Mokgoathleng.
"No, my lord, in any case, I think we were going to sit until tomorrow. But the roll planner indicated that this is a special court for the matter, so the 22nd is the appropriate time," said Baloyi.
The testimony of lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda will stand down in the trial within a trial.
Gininda had been instrumental in the arrest of the five suspects in the matter.
Muzi Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthobisi Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa, and Fisokuhle Ntuli have all been charged with the murder of Meyiwa in October 2024.
They face charges of premeditated murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, and the illegal possession of a firearm.
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