By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The trial of the five men accused of murdering former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa will only resume in court next month.
Court proceedings ended earlier than expected on Wednesday after, Charles Mnisi, the lawyer for accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube, demanded the master copy of the disc that contains all the pictures downloaded from his clients phone when it was confiscated.
The pictures presented to the court allegedly placed Mncube in Vosloorus on the day Senzo Meyiwa was shot and killed.
On Thursday, state prosecutor, George Baloyi confirmed more than 700 images had been given to the defence.
However, they asked for a postponement to go through the evidence.
“We request that we be given the opportunity to further consult with our respective clients regarding the photos we have received,” defence counsel for accused 1 and 2, Advocate Sipho Ramosepele told the court.
Baloyi said the state was not opposed to the defence’s request.
“We were due to adjourn tomorrow for recess. In any case, it doesn’t look like we would have finished with the witness tomorrow,” he said.
Judge Ratha Mokgatlheng agreed to postpone the trial to 2 October, considering the recess period.
“[Sizwe] Zungu, state witness unfortunately you shall have to return again,” the judge said.
Mokgatlheng also ordered the defence to consult their ballistics expert for the cross-examination of Lieutenant-Colonel Christian Mangena, who testified last month, to conclude.
Fisokuhle Ntuli, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mncube and Mthokoziseni Maphisa. are on trial for the former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper’s murder.
They face charges of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of an unlicenced firearm, and possession of ammunition.
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