New Evidence Reveals Senzo Meyiwa’s Murder Was a Contractual Assassination

Evidence obtained under oath by the lead investigator in the murder case of Senzo Meyiwa, the former Bafana Bafana goal keeper, suggests that his fatal shooting was not a botched robbery, but rather a planned and contractual assassination. Meyiwa was tragically killed in October 2014 at the home of his then girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloorus. Present at the time of the incident were Kelly’s sister, Zandile Khumalo, her boyfriend, Longwe Twala, their mother, Ntombi Khumalo, and two of Meyiwa’s friends visiting from KwaZulu-Natal.

The occupants of the house initially claimed that Meyiwa was killed by two intruders who demanded cellphones and money. However, as the trial in the Pretoria high court resumed, the lead investigator, Brigadier Bongani Gininda, outlined new evidence that implicates the accused in the crime.

Muzi Sibiya, one of the accused, allegedly boasted to close associates in KwaZulu-Natal about his involvement in the killing, leading to a dispute among the individuals. Sibiya’s link to the murder case was established through witness statements and circumstantial evidence, as he disclosed information about the killing before it was even reported in the media.

Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, another accused, was identified as the person with a hoodie who stood outside the house before the incident and ran away afterwards. Ntanzi was traced through witnesses and by confronting him with evidence, including the clothes he allegedly wore and an identikit.

Mthobisi Mncube, known to be a hitman and a sentenced prisoner, was identified as the gunman responsible for Meyiwa’s murder. Ballistics tests revealed that the same firearm used in the murder was previously used in another killing for which Mncube was serving his sentence.

Mthokoziseni Maphisa confessed to a private person about his involvement in the crime, asking for information on why Ntanzi was arrested. Investigations revealed that Maphisa’s role was to guard against any potential intruders entering the house that night.

Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli, another accused, has been linked to the silver-grey Polo used as the getaway car. Evidence points to his presence at the scene and his role in guarding the car during the crime.

The investigation also revealed that the cellphone taken from the house during the robbery was tracked by cellphone towers until its signal was lost near the Vosloorus hostel. Unfortunately, the cellphone was never recovered or switched on again.

The trial continues as the prosecution presents this new evidence, painting a clearer picture of what occurred on that tragic night in October 2014.