New advocate joins defence team in Senzo Meyiwa trial as case postponed to Tuesday

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at Pretoria High Court on 17 July. Picture: Gallo Images/Phill Magakoe will continue on Tuesday.

A new witness was expected to be called to testify, however, the matter was postponed after the defence requested an adjournment to consult.At the beginning of the proceedings, defence lawyer Sipho Ramosepele introduced Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu in court as new member of his legal team. “I am ready to proceed as from tomorrow as arranged in relation to the evidence of the magistrate,” he said.

“The court is amenable to the application of a postponement for instructions to Advocate Mngomezulu in respect of accused number one and accused number two. Our Constitution allows a litigant at any stage of the proceedings to augment or fire a legal representative,” the judge said.The trial will continue without Advocate Charles Mnisi – unavailable until Wednesday – and will be afforded an opportunity to access records of proceedings in his absence, as well as the opportunity to cross-examine.

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