Music mogul and businessman Chicco Twala has said he is refusing to take the witness stand in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Here's why…
Renowned musician and producer Sello “Chicco” Twala has made it clear that he will not testify in the high-profile murder trial of footballer Senzo Meyiwa, which is being held at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
Mr. Chicco argued that his name was being unfairly dragged into court by his defense attorney, who said he was simply seeking self-promotion.
Chikko Twala, Irvin Khoza and Kelly Khumalo are called to testify.
In a further development in a case that has been going on for almost a decade, barrister Thulani Mgomezulu revealed details of a 2019 affidavit from the 27-year-old footballer's brother Sifiso Meyiwa.
Mr Sifiso claims Mr Senzo was shot dead on October 26, 2014 by Mr Chikko's son, Longwe Twala.
Muzi Sibiya's attorney, Mugomezulu, told Judge Lhasa Mokgotlen on Monday that he had accused Dr Irvin Khoza, the boss of music mogul Orlando Pirates, and Meyiwa's then-girlfriend, an African pop star. He said Kelly Khumalo should be summoned to testify.
The night Senzo Akeiwa was killed
The former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper was shot dead in the home of the award-winning songstress' mother, Ntombi, in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg, during an alleged robbery attempt.
When the intruders entered the house, they were accompanied by Ms Kelly's sister Zandile Khumalo Gumede, Ms Zandile's then-boyfriend and Mr Chikko's son Longwe Twala, Meyiwa's friend Mthokozisi Twala and Tumelo. It is said that all members of Mr. Madlala were present.
Mr Mgomezulu highlighted parts of Mr Sifiso's statement in which he claimed to have been informed by Mr Khoza that his brother had been shot while trying to intervene in an argument between Mr Longwe and Mr Zandile.
“We request that this matter be investigated to determine who told Mr. Irvin Khoza what happened inside the home when his brother was killed,” the affidavit states. There is.
“We were not there when Senzo was killed” – Chikko Twala
In an interview with jimoyaChicco questioned why he had to be subpoenaed to testify against his son when ballistics results for the gun came back negative.
What will the state gain from my and Irvin's testimony? We were not there when Senzo was killed.
“Bringing my name and Irvin into the Senzo Meyiwa murder case is nothing but an attention-seeking stunt by this no-nonsense Mugomezulu,” said the 80s musician and music producer. .
“The man is just promoting himself… [it’s] He doesn't want justice for Senzo. He is making a fuss about an old issue raised by Sifiso a while ago. Mr Mgomezulu is too incompetent,” he added.
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Senzo's brother says, “We should let the police do their job.''
He also slammed Mr Sifiso, saying police should be given space to carry out their duties.
“I called Senzo’s family and begged them to advise Sifiso to allow police work.
“He's making a mockery of Senzo's criminal case. He fired Jerry Nel after he was told the truth about the murder weapon that killed his brother,” Chicco claimed.
“My Gun and Carlos Mancube's Gun” [one of the five accused] Ballistics tests were conducted and confirmed beyond a reasonable doubt by ballistics experts and ballistics experts. [Police Minister] Bheki Cele claimed that it was Carlos' gun that shot and killed Senzo. ”
Longwe Twala takes the stage after completing rehabilitation
Chicco announced last month that his troubled son Longwe would take the stand.
This comes after Mr. Longwe, who is known to have battled drug addiction for many years, was reportedly taken to police for questioning after leaving a rehabilitation center where he received treatment on March 8. Thing.
Chicco reiterated that his son should “rot in prison” if he is found guilty of Meyiwa's murder.
“As I said before, if it was my son who killed Senzo and the state proves it was him beyond a reasonable doubt, then let him rot in prison. .”
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