Tumela Madlala, one of Meyiwa’s closest friends, testified as a state witness on Tuesday afternoon.
Accused of murdering footballer Senzo Meyiwa in the High Court in Pretoria on April 25, 2022. Photo: Kgomotso Modise/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG – The first witness who was present when Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead in 2014 asked the court for time to compose himself as he began his testimony.
Tumela Madlala, one of Meyiwa’s closest friends, testified as a state witness on Tuesday afternoon.
He recounted the events of October 26, the night Meyiwa was killed.
The former Bafana Bafana captain was shot dead at the home of his girlfriend, singer Kelly Khumalo.
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Madlala was cooperative in testifying, sometimes giving more details than required, with state attorney George Baloyi.
#SenzoMeyiwatrial The case is adjourned to tomorrow, September 14, 2022.
The defendants are ordered to rise for recess.
Again Madlala and accused no.1 stare at each other for a long time. @ewnreporter
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He described the events of the fateful day when he arrived in Spruitview from KwaZulu-Natal to meet Meyiwa.
“From there we went to the house and I was informed [said house] was Kelly’s home,” Madlala said.
But when he got to the details of the incident that claimed Meyiwa’s life, he paused.
“Can I take a break?” he asked.
The lunch break was taken a little early to give Madlala time to regain her composure.
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