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General Leshabane testimony – MDNtv https://mdntvlive.com MDNtv is a nonprofit public-interest media and youth journalism organisation strengthening accountability, civic education, access to justice, community information, disability inclusion and youth livelihoods in South Africa. Thu, 21 May 2026 18:40:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://mdntvlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mdntv-icon.png General Leshabane testimony – MDNtv https://mdntvlive.com 32 32 ADV ZANDILE MSHOLOLO LEADS GENERAL LESHABANE EVIDENCE IN SENZO MEYIWA TRIAL https://mdntvlive.com/adv-zandile-mshololo-leads-general-leshabane-evidence-in-senzo-meyiwa-trial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adv-zandile-mshololo-leads-general-leshabane-evidence-in-senzo-meyiwa-trial https://mdntvlive.com/adv-zandile-mshololo-leads-general-leshabane-evidence-in-senzo-meyiwa-trial/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 18:37:17 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=91165 The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial took another dramatic turn as defence advocate Zandile Mshololo led the evidence of General Leshabane […]

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]]> The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial took another dramatic turn as defence advocate Zandile Mshololo led the evidence of General Leshabane before the Pretoria High Court on Thursday.
General Leshabane appeared as a witness for the defence, where he detailed how he allegedly received information from Constable Sizwe Zungu regarding the murder of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa.
The testimony focused heavily on a statement Leshabane made in October 2023, as well as his interactions with senior SAPS officials connected to the investigation. Leshabane confirmed under oath that he authored and signed the statement after the trial had already commenced.
During questioning by Mshololo, Leshabane told the court that while he was serving as head of detectives in Gauteng between 2015 and 2016, his investigative team believed that at least two intruders entered the Vosloorus home on the night Meyiwa was killed. He rejected alternative theories suggesting the fatal shot came from inside the house.
A major focus of the testimony centred around information Leshabane claimed to have received from Constable Sizwe Zungu years later. According to Leshabane, Zungu approached him around 2019 with information allegedly linked to suspects connected to the murder.
However, Leshabane insisted that Zungu never told him he was personally present at Basotho Hostel on the night of the murder. Instead, he claimed Zungu said the deeper information came from another individual identified as Gwabini.
The court heard that Leshabane allegedly escalated the information to senior police leadership, including former National Commissioner Khehla Sitole, Lieutenant General Mawele, and Major General Ndlovu.
Leshabane further testified about efforts to trace an alleged murder weapon linked to the information provided by Zungu. He stated that attempts to connect the firearm through forensic testing ultimately produced negative DNA results.
The proceedings also touched on meetings involving former senior police officials, including General Richard Mdluli Sibiya, whom Leshabane said he brought in to independently assess the credibility of the information being provided.
The testimony is expected to remain a major point of focus as the defence continues presenting its case in one of South Africa’s most closely followed murder trials.

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]]> https://mdntvlive.com/adv-zandile-mshololo-leads-general-leshabane-evidence-in-senzo-meyiwa-trial/feed/ 0 “He Never Told Me That!” — General’s Bombshell Testimony Shocks Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial https://mdntvlive.com/he-never-told-me-that-generals-bombshell-testimony-shocks-senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=he-never-told-me-that-generals-bombshell-testimony-shocks-senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial https://mdntvlive.com/he-never-told-me-that-generals-bombshell-testimony-shocks-senzo-meyiwa-murder-trial/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 11:05:51 +0000 https://mdntvlive.com/?p=91082 Johannesburg, 20 May 2026 — A senior police General dropped major contradictions in the long-running Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on […]

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]]> Johannesburg, 20 May 2026 — A senior police General dropped major contradictions in the long-running Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Tuesday, repeatedly telling the court that a key state witness never shared crucial details with him during the investigation.
Testifying as a defence witness, General Leshabane dismantled large parts of Constable Zulu’s evidence regarding events at Basotho Hostel on 26 October 2014, the day Senzo Meyiwa was killed.

Key Bombshell Moments

When taken through Constable Zulu’s claims one by one, General Leshabane answered “No, my Lord. He never told me that” to almost every major allegation, including:
  • That Zulu was personally present at the Basotho Hostel that day
  • Seeing the five accused drinking, eating meat, and celebrating
  • Observing the accused persons handling firearms (.38 revolver and 9mm pistol)
  • The alleged announcement by one of the accused: “Senzo Meyiwa is no more.”
  • Details about clothing changes and handing over guns
The General also testified that Constable Zulu refused to provide contact details for verification and refused to make a formal statement at the time.

Allegations of Pressure and Warnings

General Leshabane revealed he had warned prosecutors early on that Zulu’s information was mostly hearsay. He described tense consultations where he felt pressured and claimed he even raised concerns with senior police officials about the handling of the witness.
The testimony led to heated objections from the State, with defence lawyers arguing that the full conduct of the investigation must be scrutinised.

Background

Senzo Meyiwa, the beloved Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana captain, was shot and killed during a home invasion in Vosloorus on 26 October 2014. Five men have been on trial for over a decade in one of South Africa’s most high-profile cases.
The defence has consistently challenged the reliability of key witnesses and the police investigation.
These are claims and testimony presented in open court. All five accused maintain their innocence and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The trial continues.

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