Defence lawyer within the trial of the 5 males accused of killing former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, advocate Thulani Mngomezulu has died.

Mngomezulu’s household confirmed that he handed away within the early hours on Wednesday, 10 December.

DEFENCE LAWYER IN SENZO MEYIWA TRIAL THULANI MNGOMEZULU HAS DIED

Mngomezulu joined the matter in October 2023 in the course of the trial throughout the Senzo Meyiwa homicide trial, and represented accused 1 Muzi Sibiya and accused 2 Bongani Ntanzi.

Mngomezulu was as a consequence of begin cross analyzing lead investigating officer, Bongani Gininda. In November, he informed the courtroom that he was not able to cross look at Gininda and made a request for his cross examination to be postponed, eNCA reported.

Based on Sunday World, the final time Mngomezulu was in courtroom was on 22 October, and he was carrying a face masks. He additionally had a fan subsequent to him to assist him really feel higher on the day.

Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Fisokuhle Nkani Ntuli are on trial for Meyiwa’s homicide.

They face expenses of premeditated homicide, tried homicide, theft with aggravated circumstances, possession of firearms with no licence and possession of ammunition. All of them pleaded not responsible.

Meyiwa was shot and killed on the residence of his then-girlfriend and singer Kelly Khumalo in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, on 26 October 2014. Kelly’s sister Zandile and Meyiwa’s shut mates Mthokozisi Twala and Tumelo Madlala have been among the many eyewitnesses and have additionally testified within the ongoing trial.

DO YOU THINK THULANI MNGOMEZULU’S DEATH WOULD CAUSE MORE DELAYS IN THE SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL?

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