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Five accused men in the Senzo Mayiwa murder trial.
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The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria might have to call the magistrate who presided over the first appearance of the five men arrested in connection with the 2014 murder of Senzo Meyiwa.
Muzi Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, Mthobisi Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Fisokuhle Ntuli are on trial for Meyiwa’s murder.
They face charges of murder, attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of an unlicenced firearm and possession of ammunition.
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