No fingerprint test on accused number 3’s gun, Meyiwa trial hears
The High Court in Pretoria heard on Monday that no fingerprint test was conducted on the firearm found in the possession of accused number three in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
Sergeant Mandla Masondo has over 20 years of experience in the South African Police Service and is attached to the organised crime unit specialising in taxi violence.
Responding to questions posed by Advocate Charles Mnisi, who represents accused number three Mthobisi Mncube, Masondo admitted that no fingerprint tests were done on other items found in Mncube’s room.
“Did you investigate this firearm for possible fingerprints? Did you investigate the blue container? Did you investigate the magazine for any possible fingerprints?” questioned Mnisi.
“No,” responded Masondo.
Mncube was arrested in February 2015, not for the murder of the former Bafana Bafana captain, but for a different case in Alexandra.
He was charged with possessing an illegal firearm and ammunition and processed at the Cleveland Police Station.
Masondo further conceded in court that the police did not have a search warrant to enter Mncube’s room.
Mncube was arrested in Malvern while walking with his girlfriend.
He was detained just as he was about to enter the gate. Police searched him and seized his cell phone.
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