In a dramatic twist, the defence lawyer, Teffo Malesela pointed out how the NPA boss Shamila Batohi signed the jurisdiction letter and not the minister, as it is stipulated by the criminal procedure act.

The court high court has heard how the justice minister didn’t give the go-ahead for a change in jurisdiction for the trial into the murder case of the late Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.

Meyiwa was shot dead in October 2014, at home of his then girlfriend and baby mama musician Kelly Khumalo in what has been described as a botched robbery.

He was killed in the presence of other seven people who were with him when the alleged robbery took place.

 

 

 

 

 
In a dramatic twist, Malesela pointed out how the NPA boss signed the jurisdiction letter and not the minister, as stipulated by the criminal procedure act.

“It was nine months before my clients were arrested. How on earth, your lordship, with all due respect, can this be purported to be the certificate they’re giving you in this matter?”. Malesela said.

He has also questioned the day that Batohi signed the jurisdiction letter.

“The ninth of February 2021, was a Sunday, and a day we believe that our honorable Shamila Batohi was off”. Malesela added.

He has questioned the authencity of the letter, saying he would like the NPA boss to be summoned in court to corroborate the letter allegedly signed by her.