Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela has ruled that the evidence of the state's fifth witness on what transpired in the Vosloorus home where Senzo Meyiwa was murdered can be broadcast live in audio form.
State prosecutor George Baloyi had argued that though the next witness is a performing artist, “away from the world of glitz and glamour, she is a normal witness with anxieties”.
Baloyi said the witness was in no circumstances prepared to give evidence if the proceedings were broadcast live. The defence lawyers made reference to conditions under which other witnesses gave their testimonies, asking the court to reject the request for “special treatment”. They also pointed out that the witness had already opened herself to public scrutiny by participating on social media and interviews regarding the case.
“The court finds that where the broadcast of visual images of her testimony may bring unintended adverse consequences to bear upon her — there is no evidence proving that an audio broadcast of her evidence will do the same,” he said.
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