Senzo Meyiwa Trial: Police Remove 3 Men From Court for Allegedly Conspiring To Eliminate Key Figures
- Police removed three individuals from the proceedings during the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on 2 December 2025
- The men accompanied the defence witness, Sifiso “Gwabini” Zungu, and were seated in the courtroom when the police removed them
- The case has been adjourned as the legal teams deal with the latest development in an already event-filled trial
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GAUTENG – Three men have been removed from the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial proceedings, reportedly over allegations that they were conspiring to commit murder.
The men were removed from the proceedings in the Pretoria High Court on 2 December 2025. The incident occurred during Sifiso “Gwabini” Zungu’s time on the stand.
Gwabini, who is the third witness to be called by the defence, alerted Magistrate Ratha Mokgoatlheng to the issue. He indicated that the men accompanied him to court and were suddenly removed by police.
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Gwabini was testifying as his name had been mentioned by key witness, Constable Sizwe Zungu. Constable Zungu claimed that Gwabini hosted a gathering at a hostel in Vosloorus on the day Meyiwa was murdered.
He also alleged that all five accused were seen, before and after the murder, at the hostel. Gwabini has denied Zungu's claims.
Why were the men taken by the police?
While the reason was not mentioned in court, SABC News senior journalist Chriselda Lewis reported that the men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
According to Lewis, police said that they were aware of a group of individuals who attended the trial with the sole purpose of eliminating ‘key role players in the trial'.
The day’s proceedings have been adjourned following the incident, with no indication of when it will resume.
What you need to know about the Senzo Meyiwa trial
- One of the men accused of killing former Orlando Pirates star Meyiwa admitted that he was in contact with Kelly Khumalo.
- A defence lawyer said that two of the accused's confessions of murder were made under duress.
- Kelly Khumalo was linked with the murder of Meyiwa once more, leaving many to ask why she wasn't arrested.
- Tensions were rising between Judge Mokgoatlheng and Advocate Mnisi during proceedings in the murder trial.
- The matter was hit by a further postponement as a defence lawyer wasn't ready to proceed after a two-month delay.
- Confusion reigned in court after defence lawyer Charles Mnisi asked for leave of absence as he was running the Comrades Marathon.
- Proceedings in the trial were delayed following a debate in the courtroom over gold teeth and selfies.
Judge Mokgoatlheng tells an advocate to shut up
Briefly News reported that Judge Mokgoatlheng grew frustrated with the lawyers during the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
Judge Mokgoatlheng snapped at Advocate Charles Mnisi during proceedings, telling him to shut up at one stage during proceedings.
South Africans weighed in on Judge Mokgoatlheng's comments, sharing mixed reactions to his outburst.
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