Justice for Senzo Meyiwa | Kelly Khumalo Named Sixth Suspect for Murder Investigation, Court Hears

• Kelly Khumalo has been implicated as a suspect in the alleged contractual killing of Senzo Meyiwa, according to testimony from the lead investigator in the murder trial.
• The investigator, Gininda, revealed that Khumalo’s alleged connection to the murder involved communications with accused suspects, including the alleged shooter, Mthobisi Mncube.
• Although an arrest warrant application was submitted for Khumalo in November 2020, it was never authorized, despite cellphone evidence linking her to suspects in the case.

South African singer Kelly Khumalo has been implicated as a suspect in the murder investigation of former soccer star Senzo Meyiwa, the lead investigator disclosed in court. The revelation was made during Gininda’s testimony in the trial, where he detailed Khumalo’s alleged role as a mastermind behind the contractual killing.

Meyiwa was fatally shot a decade ago at Khumalo’s home in Vosloorus, a tragedy that has since led to five men being charged. According to Gininda, Khumalo’s involvement was identified through witness confessions, pointing to her possible orchestration of the attack. Gininda also testified that an arrest warrant application for Khumalo was filed in November 2020 but was not authorized.

The court heard about Khumalo’s past communication with two of the suspects, accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube, who is alleged to have been the shooter, and accused five, Fisokuhle Ntuli, who is said to have coordinated the plot. Cellphone records reportedly support links between Khumalo and the suspects, casting further suspicion on her role in the events surrounding Meyiwa’s death.

As the trial progresses, the court continues to examine evidence and testimonies that shed new light on the complex and tragic case.