Above the law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial
This podcast takes a deep dive into the court proceedings of the gripping trial into the murder of a South African soccer star. It features analysis from a legal expert, as well as contributions from the EWNReporter Twitter space. Listeners are invited to join the 'Above the law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial' Twitter space every Sunday that the trial is in session to make their views heard.
Episodes
Above The Law- The Senzo Meyiwa Trial: A wrap of the State's Case
After two years of gripping courtroom drama, the State has officially rested its case. EWN’s Kgomotso Modise sits down with Mabelane Mabelane, a proponent of the prosecution, Bongani Masuku, an outspoken critic of the State's arguments, and Kabelo Seabi, a seasoned legal analyst. Together, they unpack the case and provide clarity on what this case could mean moving forward.See omnystudio.com
Above The Law - The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 12
The trial within a trial is finally over. The confession statements signed by two of the accused have been admitted as evidence. The Judge found that they were made freely and voluntarily. But what does that mean for the three other accused?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law - The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 11
More dramatic events unfold in the Pretoria High Court. Senzo Meyiwa's lover, singer Kelly Khumalo implicated in his murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 9
The trial within a trial continues to establish the admissibility of confession statements by two of the accused. More police witnesses took the stand and all insisted the accused were calm and willing to confess, but the accused maintained that they were brutally beaten to confess.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 8
The Pretoria High Court is hearing a trial within a trial to determine the admissibility of confession statements made by two of the accused. We speak to legal analyst, Romeo NthambeleniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 7
A new judge has been introduced for the Senzo Meyiwa trial as Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela fell ill. Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng takes over as a reset button has been pressed, Judge Mokgoatlheng spent the week making sure no time was wasted. Kgomotso Modise, Nokukhanya Mntambo and legal analyst Mpumelelo Zikalala unpacks this point and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 6
Another interesting week in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial as state witness Zandile Khumalo told the Pretoria High Court that none of the men in the dock was the gunman on the day the soccer star was killed. Khumalo broke down when she gave her testimony and addressed the accused directly. This week Melusi Xulu, legal analyst together with Khomotso Modise unpack these developments and more. See omn
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 5
Mthokosizi Thwala has finished his time on the witness stand and on this episode, we delve deep into his testimony. Thwala has struggled to describe the gun used for this robbery gone wrong and the language used by the intruders on that fatal day that claimed the life of Senzo Meyiwa. Kgomotso Modise and Melusi Xulu who is a legal analysis unpack these developments and take some of the audience co
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 4
We analyse the testimony of Mthokozosi Thwala, Senzo Meyiwa's friend who was the latest to testify in court and was in the room when Meyiwa took his last breath. Like all the other testimonies, Thwala's caused controversy and has the country speaking out. We invited advocate Nthabiseng Dubazane a legal analyst to help unpack these developments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 3
Senzo Meyiwa's childhood friend,Tumelo Madlala completed his testimony on the witness stand weeping. The court also heard that Madlala was paid by Netflix for images of Senzo Meyiwa. Kgomotso Modise invited Attorney, Mpumelelo Zikalala to go over these developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 2
This week we explore the developments in the trial as Meyiwa's childhood friend - Tumelo Madlala takes the stand. Reporters from three local media houses have been banned from court after they pursued Tumela Madlala as he made his way into the court, trying to interview him. Kgomotso Modise together with Legal expert Nthabiseng Dubazana unpack these developments and more. See omnystudio.com/listen
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Episode 1
In this episode we talk to Attorney, Mpumelelo Zikalala on the mysterious second docket into the same case before court. We also analyse the testimony of the forensic police officer who processed the crime scene and the first police officer who was called after the soccer star was shot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Introduction
This is an introduction of the Above the law: The Senzo Meyiwa trial with Eyewitness News reporter, Kgomotso Modise. Modise has covered the trial from inception, and remains the lead reporter on this story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Above The Law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial Context
Questionable shooting. A confusing timeline. Friends and family who may or may not have betrayed one of South Africa's football superstars. 'Above the law: The Senzo Meyiwa Trial' takes a deep dive into court proceedings into the gripping crime that killed Mzansi's number one goalkeeper. Was it a botched robbery or was he murdered?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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