Senzo Meyiwa murder trial | 27 July 2023

State witness Nthabiseng Mokete is expected to continue her cross-examination when the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in the High Court in Pretoria.
Five men are currently on trial for the killing of former Bafana Bafana captain at the mother's home of Kelly Khumalo in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni October of 2014.

[zuludancersemahlabathini]

If these suspects were hit men arranged by Kelly in August as per cellphone traces why is she not amongst the suspects in court 😢😢

[SiyabongaButhelezi-lfxo]

"Ngathwala ngaye" anyone who remember Kelly's song after the death of senzo? How ironic that colonel comes with this info now😁😎just FANTASTIC

[calalinifakude]

South Africa will celebrate if Kelly and Longwe arrested

[thabisothabane]

Why are the Qualifications of these policeman mentioned, but everyone was up in arms when Mshololo asked about Qualifications of our Singer😂, atleast matric nyana😂

[True_crime_justice]

Material to the case is after Nthabi saw three suspects run past her, the 3rd shot was fired. Who fired the 3rd shot😂

[khulisoradzilani]

Very impressed with colonel steryn.. Great background on investigation

[tshepozikalala]

The Judge should do the right thing and give a warrant of arrest to Kelly khumalo before she jump the border to Tanzania

[boitumelodilapiso]

Republic Of South Africa and the world must remember King Advocate Malesela Teffo on ths case. The call him with name's ...!!!! I'm still give him a big respect Mr Malesela .

[tlotlophele]

Is it just me, or is my Lord helping out the witnesses?

[zwelimkosana]

THIS JUDGE DISRESPECT THE DEFENCE LAWYERS AND ONLY TREAT BALOYI AND THE WITNESSES WITH RESPECT.

[nomaswazishabalala]

Haibonah Mzansi family uthini uColonel Steyn my word how can this happen young and old let's continue to pray Mmmmh shocked ngeke Advocate Tefo deserve ukubongwa uMzansi family uyabonga Advocate Tefo.

[True_crime_justice]

Well done Adv Mshololo in asking the witness if she knows the difference between real tears and crocodile tears👏 Is it material whether those that were in the house wer wailing & crying? This does not disprove our theory that there was an argument between the occupants in the house & Senzo was accidentally shot! There wer no intruders! I see clear biasedness from the judge!

[LulekaSakwe]

Why this judge behaves like this, where does this anger come from and I feel like he’s trying to suffocate these solicitors and he undermines them as well, he thinks that he knows law better than other people

[nomalungelomthimunye]

I love this witness ma Nthabiseng she's giving proper details and she's calm unlike the previous rude ones.

[lebohangmohlako]

Witness testimony is a fundamental aspect of any investigation or legal proceeding. However, it is well-known that different witnesses can provide varying accounts of the same incident, even if they were present at the scene at the same time. This variation can be attributed to several factors, including perception, memory, biases, and the way our minds interpret and process information. Let's examine each of these factors in detail:

1. Perception: Individuals perceive the world around them differently based on their personal experiences, background, and sensory abilities. This means that witnesses at the same scene could have differing perspectives due to variations in visual acuity, hearing ability, or even the angle from which they observed the event. For example, someone standing farther away may have a less detailed view compared to another person standing close.

2. Memory: Human memory is fallible and subject to various limitations. Witnesses must encode, store, and retrieve information, which can introduce errors and distortions. Memories can be affected by several factors, including the presence of stress or emotions during the event, selective attention, and distractions. This means two witnesses may recall different aspects of an incident or even forget certain details altogether.

3. Cognitive Biases: Cognitive biases are inherent tendencies in human cognition that can influence perception, judgment, and decision-making. Different witnesses may have their biases, which can impact their interpretation of events. For instance, confirmation bias leads people to favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs or expectations, influencing the way they interpret and recall an event.

4. Interpretation and Framing: Witnesses interpret and frame events based on their prior knowledge, cultural background, and personal beliefs. This can significantly impact how they understand and recount what occurred. Even if two witnesses observed the same incident, they might focus on different aspects or interpret them through their unique lens, resulting in differing accounts.

5. Emotional State and Attention: People's emotional state at the time of witnessing an event can impact their attention and focus. Strong emotions, such as fear or excitement, can narrow attention and cause tunnel vision, leading witnesses to miss important details. Different witnesses present at the scene may have experienced varying emotions, thus influencing what they noticed and remembered.

6. Post-Event Information and Suggestions: Witnesses can be influenced by information they acquire after the event, such as media coverage or conversations with others. This post-event information can alter their perception of the incident and subsequently influence their account. Additionally, witnesses may inadvertently incorporate suggestions from questioning or leading statements, thus distorting their recollection.

In summary, the differences in accounts provided by witnesses who were present at the same scene at the same time can stem from variations in perception, memory, biases, interpretation, emotional state, and post-event influences. These factors highlight the complexity of human cognition and memory, underscoring the need for careful evaluation of witness testimony in any investigation or legal proceedings...

[nhlanhlandabandaba]

This judge should go back to retirement.

[mrsboingotlopolitebucksch]

When my Advocate Teffo Malesela AKA TEFFONATION asked for a WARRANT OF ARREST for your cindirella ALL you sataforikans said ngwana wa Modimo wa hlanya what is this?Thats why i kept on singing you owe my boy apology, if she could have been arrested by then she could have told who killed Senzo if it wasnt her!!Le hlabisa dihlong tota tlang le mpetseng ke mo Germany
A useless DEVELOPED country taking years to solve a case 🇿🇦🚮
#BringBackTeffo
#Justice4Senzo
🇩🇪🇧🇼💔

[zamaximba]

This Judge is very disrespectful towards the defense council. His behavior is actually disgusting

[KaraboMsimanga-vymv]

Y did She wipe her Phone 📱hours after meyiwas death 😳

[alexdlodlo]

This case is open, Nthabiseng said she saw the two gentlemen who passed after the second shot, then after they passed the 3rd shot is fired then the defence had to nail those in the house that who fired the 3rd shot? because the suspect they are giving where seen running after the second shot and before the 3rd shot.