By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The murder trial of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa has adjourned to Tuesday at the Pretoria High Court.
The presiding judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng requested an early adjournment to attend a bereavement outside of the province.
The lawyer for accused 3, Charles Mnisi, started cross-examining the lead investigating officer, Brigadier Bongani Gininda on Thursday.
Gininda’s evidence thus far points to accused 3, Mthobisi Mncube, as the gun-wielding intruder who shot and killed Meyiwa.
Meyiwa was shot and killed at the house of the mother of his then girlfriend, singer Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloorus, on the East Rand, on October 26, 2014.
The people who were present in the house during the murder were Kelly, her sister Zandile, their mother Gladness, Meyiwa, Zandile’s then boyfriend Longwe Twala, and Meyiwa’s close friends Tumelo Madlala and Mthokozisi Twala.
He said cellphone records and a firearm found in Mncube’s possession the following year link him to Meyiwa’s murder.
His evidence also reveals possible links between Mncube and singer Kelly Khumalo, who has been named as the mastermind behind the incident.
The trial won’t sit on Friday or Monday as Gininda is writing exams.
Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa, and Fisokuhle Ntuli are standing trial for the murder of the late football star.
They have all pleaded not guilty to all charges.
They face charges of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of an unlicenced firearm, and possession of ammunition.