Senzo Meyiwa Case: Zandie Khumalo Claims Sister Kelly Was the Real Target
Zandie Khumalo has made a startling claim regarding the 2014 murder of Senzo Meyiwa, suggesting that her sister, singer Kelly Khumalo, was the intended target. Senzo, Kelly’s boyfriend and a celebrated South African soccer star, was killed in what was initially believed to be a botched robbery at Kelly’s home in Vosloorus. However, Zandie now claims that the gunmen who entered the house were actually after Kelly.
Zandie Khumalo Reveals Why She Believes Kelly Was the Target Not Senzo
During a recent interview on Gagasi FM, Zandie recounted her version of events that night. She questioned why, if the intruders intended to kill Senzo, they didn’t shoot him the moment they entered.
“Seeing that everyone has their theories around this matter, let me share mine. First, those guys are professional izinkabi (hitmen). If they were going to kill Senzo, they would have shot him the minute they walked into the house and then returned to shoot him to make sure he was dead,” she said.
Zandie also recalled that as her sister Kelly fled into a bedroom, one of the men pursued her, while Senzo was left behind. She believes this action further points to Kelly being the real target.
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Five Men Still On Trial For Murdering Senzo Meyiwa
Five suspects, arrested in 2020, are currently on trial at the Pretoria North High Court. Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa, and Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli face multiple charges, including premeditated murder, attempted murder, and robbery with aggravating circumstances. They have all pleaded not guilty.