By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The murder trial of former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was cut short on Tuesday after recording equipment in the court room broke down.
Mthobisi Mncube, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthokoziseni Maphisa, and Sifisokuhle Ntuli appeared in court for the continuation of the trial.
The Pretoria High Court has heard how a fragmented bullet that had been heavily disputed by the defence was linking the men accused of his murder to the crime.
This has come out during cross-examination led by Advocate Zandile Mshololo, who is the lawyer for accused number five, Ntuli.
Advocate Mshololo kicked off her cross-examination of Sergeant Thabo Mosia by asking about his qualifications.
As promised Mosia has brought proof of his BTech qualification in forensic investigation, saying even though that was completed years after Meyiwa’s murder, he had completed several advanced crime courses before.
Mshololo has moved back to the scene of the crime, questioning Mosia on a fragmented bullet that was found on the kitchen counter.
The defence has alleged that the bullet was planted there after Mosia had left the crime scene.
Mosia has conceded that on his initial visit he did not see the bullet on the kitchen counter.
Following the tea break, Mshololo also expressed her outrage at the SABC who continued recording audio despite the adjournment.
Mshololo said the audio had picked up a confidential conversation between her and the other defence team.
State prosecutor advocate George Baloyi echoed similar concerns about the audio feed continuing during breaks.
In a separate case, that was investigated by a different team of police, Maggie Phiri who is a neighbour of the Khumalos, has been charged with defeating the ends of justice.
That case is yet to be brought before a court for prosecution.