In a shocking revelation at the Pretoria High Court, the lead investigator, Brig Bongani Gininda, has disclosed crucial evidence linking four men accused of murdering Senzo Meyiwa to his girlfriend, the renowned singer Kelly Khumalo. This development marks the first time the police have directly implicated Khumalo in the murder case.
Accused Number One: Muzi Sibiya’s Confession Exposes Kelly’s Alleged Involvement
Accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, and his alleged accomplice, accused number two, Bongani Ntanzi, were tied to Khumalo through sworn confession statements made to the police. Sibiya, initially linked to the murder through witness statements and circumstantial evidence, admitted to his involvement during a formal confession on May 30, 2020. In his confession, he pointed to Khumalo as the one who instructed them to kill Meyiwa, detailing the crime scene and the unfolding incident.
Accused Number Two: Bongani Ntanzi Allegedly Implicates Kelly Khumalo
Ntanzi, identified as the second intruder, also allegedly implicated Kelly in the murder. Police connected Khumalo to accused number 3, the alleged shooter Mthobisi Mncube, and accused number 5, Fisokuhle Ntuli, through cellphone evidence.
Cellphone Evidence Exposes the Connection
Cellphone analysts discovered undisclosed numbers in Khumalo’s possession, connecting her to the actual perpetrators of the murder. Her cellphone memory album contained a photo matching that of Mncube’s, depicting a see-through bag filled with cash notes. The police argued that there is no reasonable explanation for Khumalo to be in telephonic contact with the alleged hitmen or killers of her boyfriend.
Planning and Execution: The Vosloorus Hostel Connection
Police revealed evidence that the murder was planned in Vosloorus at a hostel, and the cellphones of the accused were traced back to this location. Meyiwa was tragically shot at Khumalo’s home in Vosloorus, with witnesses present during the incident.
Kelly Khumalo’s Alleged Motivation
Gininda emphasized that conversations between Khumalo and her sister, Zandi, indicated a deep-seated hatred for Meyiwa dating back to 2013. Allegedly, Khumalo expressed a desire to get rid of him, and cellphone records revealed no emergency service calls after the incident. Khumalo’s visit to a witchdoctor for cleansing after Meyiwa’s death further raised suspicions.
Kelly Khumalo, the Alleged Trigger Point
In summary, the evidence presented establishes a causal link between the accused and the offenses of murder, robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and conspiracy to commit murder. According to Gininda, Kelly Khumalo appears to be the trigger point in this tragic murder case. The investigation continues to unfold, shedding light on the intricate details surrounding Senzo Meyiwa’s untimely death.
