Advocate Charles Mnisi, representing the accused, posed the pivotal question to Khumalo, asking if she could positively identify the person who entered their house on the fateful day Senzo Meyiwa was shot and killed. He further inquired if she could point out the individual who had the gun at the time of the incident.

However, to the surprise of many, Khumalo failed to provide a definitive response. Clearly struggling, she hesitated and cited the heightened emotional state of the incident as a reason for her inability to identify the person. This response left numerous critics scrutinizing her testimony and calling into question her reliability as a key witness in the case.

 

 

 

“I have suspicions, and I don’t want to point out a person based solely on suspicions,” Khumalo said, further adding to the doubt surrounding her testimony. Her wavering statements have led to skepticism about her consistency and credibility as a witness.

Adding to the uncertainty, it was revealed that during a prior trial, Khumalo had positively identified a suspect among the accused. This revelation has cast doubt on her changing stance, leading to accusations that she may be recalculating her testimony in this new trial.

Critics have been quick to comment on the situation, with some describing Khumalo as an unreliable witness due to her changing accounts. “She pointed at him in the previous trial, which makes it difficult to regard her as a credible witness. She is recalculating everything this time,” stated a social critic, echoing the sentiments of others closely following the trial.

At the center of the controversy is the critical issue of identifying the suspect who was in possession of the firearm that ultimately claimed the life of Senzo Meyiwa. Khumalo’s inability to confidently point out the perpetrator based on her suspicions has raised concerns about the strength of the prosecution’s case.

As the trial continues, the credibility of Zandile Khumalo as a witness will undoubtedly remain a focal point for both the prosecution and the defense. The court will have to carefully assess the impact of her changing statements on the overall proceedings and the pursuit of justice for Senzo Meyiwa’s tragic death.