Mncube denies being in possession firearm that killed Senzo Meyiwa
Mncube also denied knowing the firearm that was analysed by ballistic expert Colonel Chris Mangena.
In the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, the third accused, Mthobisi Mncube, has denied ever possessing the firearm that allegedly killed the footballer. Mncube also claimed he had no knowledge of the particular firearm examined by ballistic expert Colonel Chris Mangena. The case involves five men accused of Meyiwa's murder in October 2014.
Mncube contested the evidence tying him to the firearm linked to the killing, stating that the one in police possession from 2014 was analyzed but is not the same weapon associated with the crime. He argued that the firearm was connected to the murder through a bullet found at the scene. Mncube expressed his ongoing confusion about the actions of some police officers in the investigation.
His defense counsel, Advocate Charles Mnisi, questioned Mncube's possession of the firearm that Col. Mangena analyzed, to which Mncube responded that he has no knowledge of it. Mncube also disputed DNA evidence linking him to the crime scene, denying his presence at the Vosloorus house where Meyiwa was killed. He asserted that the hitman left himself inside the house, and the hat with DNA found there does not belong to him. Mncube anticipates continuing his testimony when the trial resumes on Thursday.
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