Mncube says he was with the late Ntuli on night Meyiwa was shot

In the ongoing Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, accused number three Mthobisi Mncube testified that he was accompanied by the late Mabhungu Ntuli on the fateful night of the shooting. Mncube's statements come in response to evidence presented by a cell phone and data expert regarding the movements of the two men at the High Court in Pretoria. Mncube claims they traveled together throughout the day and Ntuli took photographs using his cell phone.

However, the state argues that Mncube's claim is contradicted by Ntuli's cell phone records. Mncube explained that Ntuli did not have possession of his phone; instead, he borrowed his device to make phone calls on the day in question. When questioned about the whereabouts of Ntuli when he used Mncube's phone to take a photograph, Mncube confidently stated, "He was in front of us taking the picture at the same George Goch hostel."

The defense attorney emphasized the importance of this detail, noting the prevalence of various beliefs and traditions in recent times.