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Facing the music: Longwe, son of Chicco Twala (above), has questions to answer. Photo: Masi Losi/Sowetan/Gallo Images

Meyiwa trial: ‘Longwe shot Senzo Meyiwa’

Defence advocate Thulani Mngomezulu said investigators brought cooked evidence to the court

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In court: Two accused in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi. Photo: Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images

Former intelligence officer must take the stand in Meyiwa trial, say legal experts

The National Prosecuting Authority remains silent about whether the witness will testify

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Five accused men in the Senzo Mayiwa murder trial stand in the dock at Pretoria High Court on July 17, 2023 in Pretoria. (Photo by Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Meyiwa trial: Accused says clothes with ‘torture’ blood stains were taken by the police

Bongani Ntanzi maintains that he was never represented by former police officer Dominic Mjiyako This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

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The five men accused of the murder of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa appear in the Pretoria High Court. Photo: Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images

Meyiwa trial: I didn’t ask a former police spook to represent me, accused Ntanzi says

But a source close to Dominic Mjiyako said he got a call asking him to represent Bongani Ntanzi in Rustenburg This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

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The five men accused of killing Senzo Meyiwa. (Photo by Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Meyiwa trial: Accused says giving testimony about ‘torture’ broke his heart

Accused number two Bongani Ntanzi differed with what his lawyer said about the alleged assault that elicited a ‘confession’ from him This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

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