WATCH LIVE: Ruling on trial within the Senzo Meyiwa trial

The defence wrapped up its closing arguments in the trial within a trial that looks into the admissibility of confessions allegedly made by accused 1heard evidence led by the State on how the two accused allegedly confessed to their involvement in the murder of Meyiwa.

Various police officers involved in arresting or transporting the accused to where they were detained have testified in the matter. Notably, the State insists the confessions were done freely and voluntarily. However, the defence is adamant that the two accused were tortured and coerced into confessing.Five men are on trial at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa who was killed at the home of his girlfriend and singer Kelly Khumalo on 26 October 2014. The men are: Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Fisokuhle Nkani Ntuli.

They face charges of premeditated murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravated circumstances, possession of firearms without a licence and possession of ammunition. All five men pleaded not guilty.What is attracting so many South Africans to the Netherlands?

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