Senzo Meyiwa’s close friend, Mothokozisi Thwala, has hit back at a defense lawyer during cross-examination in the murder trial of the Bafana Bafana captain, Thwala was warned to take the trial seriously following contradictory testimonies. Meyiwa was shot dead at the home of his girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, in October 2014, with intruders claiming to have entered the home during a robbery attempt.
Throughout Thwala’s cross-examination, there were multiple standoffs between him and defense lawyers, with advocate Zithulele Nxumalo warning Thwala to take the trial seriously. Thwala hit back, saying that he would never take Senzo’s matter as a joke because the defense lawyer did not know the difficulties he went through during the nine-year case.
The murder of Senzo Meyiwa has been a long and painful case for his family, friends, and fans. Thwala’s cross-examination is one of many in the ongoing trial against five men accused of killing Meyiwa. The case has been complicated, with contradictory testimonies and a lack of evidence. Meyiwa’s death sparked outrage in South Africa, with calls for justice and accountability.
Thwala’s response to the defense lawyer highlights the emotional toll that the case has taken on Meyiwa’s loved ones. It is a reminder that the trial is not just a legal proceeding but also a personal one for those affected by Meyiwa’s death. The case has dragged on for nine years, leaving Meyiwa’s family and friends without closure.