The State in the Senzo Meyiwa trial has used cellphone data to draw links between the alleged intruder behind the football star’s murder and a lawyer whom he denies knowing.
Khulani Sambo, an officer from the Legal Practice Council, testified on the credentials of advocate Dominic Mjikayo.
According to the state, Ntanzi was legally represented by Mjiyako when he signed a confession statement about his alleged involvement in Meyiwa’s murder.
Senzo Meyiwa trial
But Ntanzi denies this and claims he never gave a mandate to Mjiyako.
According to Bongani Ntanzi’s version, which is on record, he never met a man named Domiic Mjiyako, and he was not legally represented when he appeared before magistrate Vivian Cronje to confess.
But on Monday, State Advocate George Baloyi dropped cellphone evidence drawing links between Mjikayo and Ntanzi.
“That number belongs to accused #2 and it’s his number calling Mjiyako and the other way around, so there is communication between the two numbers that’s the essence of this witness’ testimony,” said Baloyi.
Before proceedings ended, Judge Ratha Mokgatlheng asked Ntanzi’s lawyer, Sipho Ramosepele, about client attorney privilege, questioning whether Mjiyako could be called to testify.
Ramosepele said only if Ntanzi waived his rights.
In other news – RIP: Actor Presley Chweneyagae (Cobrizi) has died at 40
Multi-award-winning actor Presley “Cobrizi” Chweneyagae has tragically passed away. The Mahikeng-born icon reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 May, at just 40 years old. At this moment, the cause of death has not yet been revealed.
His untimely death was confirmed by MLA, his acting agency. Presley’s love for acting started at a young age. At just 10 years old, he joined drama classes at the North West Arts Council (now known as The Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sports Foundation). Read More
