Unanswered calls: Kelly Khumalo Shuts Out Senzo Meyiwa’s Family, Denies Access to Beloved Daughter
The family of Senzo Meyiwa, the former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates footballer who was tragically murdered in 2014 is seeking a relationship with his daughter.
However, they claim that Kelly Khumalo, Meyiwa’s former girlfriend and the mother of their daughter, has denied them access since his death.
The Family’s Attempts to Reach Out
Speaking to eNCA, Sifiso Meyiwa revealed that the family has made several attempts to contact Kelly Khumalo and establish a relationship with Senzo Meyiwa’s daughter Thingo.
However, their efforts have been met with unresponsiveness and lack of cooperation from Kelly Khumalo. Thingo was just a few months old when Senzo Meyiwa was tragically killed in 2014.
Kelly Khumalo shuts out Senzo Meyiwa’s family (Image Credit: SABC News)Sifiso explains that they had only seen Senzo Meyiwa’s daughter when he was still alive, and since his passing, they have been unable to connect with her.
“We saw her for the first time when Senzo was still alive. Kelly’s mother and Senzo brought her home. We would love to see her, and have a relationship with her.”
Despite their persistent attempts to call Kelly Khumalo, she never answers their calls.
“We’ve tried many times to call Kelly but she never answers our calls. After Senzo died, our sister, Nokuthula tried calling Kelly, but she never answers,” Sifiso added
Kelly Khumalo’s Involvement in the Murder Trial
Kelly Khumalo has been implicated in the murder trial of Senzo Meyiwa, as she allegedly received two calls from one of the accused individuals before his untimely death.
The trial has caused mass public outrage, and Khumalo has been on the receiving end of criticism and scrutiny.
Related Testimonies and Investigations
During the murder trial, various testimonies and investigations have shed light on the events surrounding Senzo Meyiwa’s death. Mthokozisi Thwala, a state witness, described how Kelly Khumalo refused to hand over some of Meyiwa’s personal belongings to his family after his death. Thwala also confirmed that he did not identify a suspect when presented with suspects at the police station.
Additionally, Mathebula, a student constable, testified that he responded to a call of a shooting in progress at Khumalo’s mother’s home on the night of the incident. While conducting a search, no evidence of blood or cartridges was found, and the crime scene was not cordoned off.
