Protective ankle pad dispute almost brings Senzo Meyiwa murder trial to a halt

'Gross violation of human rights': Drama over ankle shackles delays Senzo Meyiwa murder trial

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumed in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday after a three-week break, but proceedings were delayed.

Protective ankle pad dispute almost brings Senzo Meyiwa murder trial to a halt

An instruction from the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre prohibiting inmates from using ankle pads with their leg shackles caused another delay in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Monday.

LIVESTREAM | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues

LIVESTREAM | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues | 22 July 2025 Minenhle.Thusi Tue, 07/22/2025 - 10:14 PRETORIA - The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.Lawyers for accused numbers three and five have told the court that unfair jail conditions are violating their clients’ rights.They say the men are in pain following the removal of protective cushions from their leg irons.

Senzo Meyiwa Trial Delayed as Accused Refuse to Appear Without Cushioned Shackles

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in the Pretoria High Court faced a delay today after the five accused men refused to appear in court unless given cushioned leg restraints. The defendants, charged in the 2014 killing of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa, objected to wearing standard metal shackles, calling them painful and humiliating. Their lawyers argued that the harsh restraints violated their dignity and undermined the principle of pres…

Senzo Meyiwa trial's latest delay: SA frustrated as accused refuse to wear uncushioned leg irons

South Africans are annoyed with the latest delay in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, as two of the accused refused to attend proceedings due to an issue with their leg irons.

All accused in Meyiwa trial allowed to wear leg iron protective pads - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The State in the Senzo Meyiwa trial has resolved to allow all five accused on trial for the 2014 murder of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa to wear protective pads over their leg irons. The decision comes after a delay in proceedings at the High Court in Pretoria where accused No.: 3, Mthobisi Mncube, cited physical pain and human rights violations. His legal counsel, Charles Mnisi, argued the directive from Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services…