Police have confirmed they are investigating a case of conspiracy to commit murder linked to the Senzo Meyiwa trial, following allegations that key state role players are being targeted for elimination.
Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe stated that solid intelligence had been received indicating a group of individuals were attending court proceedings “with the sole purpose of looking for an opportunity to eliminate key role players on the side of the state.”
Mathe confirmed that police took a group of individuals who attended the trial on Tuesday morning in for questioning and profiling.
“No arrests have been made so far as investigations and searches for more individuals continue. All steps taken are to ensure we eliminate the threats as well as to protect and save lives,” she said. Security at the Pretoria high court has been heightened, and intelligence is reportedly on high alert.
The trial of the five men accused of killing Meyiwa was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday due to the security concerns. The day’s proceedings were interrupted when three individuals were removed from the public gallery by police while prosecutor Advocate George Baloyi addressed the court.
The interruption prompted defence witness Sifiso “Gwabini” Zungu to interject, telling the court: “There are people who were in my company and they were taken by the police, so I am not sure what is happening.”
This incident led to a lengthy adjournment during which counsel met with the judge in chambers. The trial has been stood down and will resume on Wednesday.
