NPA Blocked Kelly Khumalo’s Arrest Despite Evidence, Court Hears
In a dramatic revelation during the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda testified that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) blocked efforts to arrest singer Kelly Khumalo, despite what he believed was compelling evidence linking her to the murder.
Gininda was speaking under cross-examination at the Gauteng High Court on May 22, 2025, when he disclosed that he had recommended Khumalo be added as a suspect as early as January 2020.
‘There Was a Strong Case Against Her’ – Gininda
According to Gininda, he submitted a detailed memorandum to the NPA outlining why he believed Khumalo should be arrested and charged.
He cited confessions from two of the accused, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi, and phone records that allegedly placed Khumalo in contact with two of the five men currently standing trial.
Gininda described Khumalo as the alleged mastermind behind what the state believes was a contract killing of the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper in 2014.
NPA Called for Further Investigation Instead
Despite Gininda’s memo, the NPA reportedly refused to authorise a warrant for Khumalo’s arrest. Instead, prosecutors instructed investigators to conduct further work to strengthen the links between her and the five accused men.
This decision has since come under public scrutiny, as questions continue to swirl over why Khumalo, who was present at the Vosloorus home when Meyiwa was shot, has never been formally charged.
Public Outrage Over NPA’s Decision
Gininda’s testimony has reignited public debate, with many South Africans expressing frustration over what they see as a lack of accountability in the high-profile case. Critics argue that the failure to arrest or charge Khumalo raises serious concerns about justice and transparency in the investigation.