The Meyiwa family say they feel aggrieved by yet another delay in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. The High Court in Pretoria has postponed the matter to the 17th of July, after presiding judge Tshifhiwa Maumela fell ill.
Five men are currently charged with the murder of the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper in 2014 during an alleged robbery.Five men are currently charged with the murder of the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper in 2014 during an alleged robbery.. The High Court in Pretoria has postponed the matter to the 17th of July, after presiding judge Tshifhiwa Maumela fell ill.
Five men are currently on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana soccer star who was shot and killed in 2014. State witness Zandile Khumalo was expected back on the stand, to continue giving her account of what transpired the night Senzo Meyiwa was shot and killed. However, Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba addressed the court instead, citing that Judge Maumela was unable to preside over the matter at this stage due to ill health.
“My colleagues Judge Maumela is not available today due to ill health, and he might not be available for a long time according to his doctor. However, due to the interest of public and the media, we have made an arrangement, so it proceeds in the third term so that it can be finalised as soon as possible. For that reason the matter will not proceed today and the witnesses will be excused 17 of July , it may proceed for the whole term.
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