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Senzo Meyiwa Case Investigator Robbed at Gunpoint in Suspicious Incident

May 18, 2025
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A key investigator working on the high-profile Senzo Meyiwa murder case was robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Thursday, sparking concerns over the safety of officials involved in the sensitive trial. The assailants stole the officer’s state-issued firearm and confidential case documents, raising alarm over whether the attack was opportunistic or targeted.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed the incident but stated that no arrests had yet been made. “We can confirm that a SAPS member attached to the Senzo Meyiwa investigation was robbed. The matter is under investigation,” she said.

The timing and nature of the robbery have drawn scrutiny, given the politically charged and high-stakes nature of the Meyiwa case. The former Bafana Bafana captain was shot dead in 2014, but the trial has faced repeated delays, disputed testimonies, and allegations of evidence tampering.

A senior police source, speaking anonymously, said authorities were considering all possibilities. “When an investigator on such a critical case is targeted, we have to question motives,” the source said. Detectives are now probing whether the robbery was random or if the attackers knew of the officer’s involvement in the Meyiwa trial.

The theft of case-related documents has also heightened fears of potential evidence interference, though police have not confirmed whether the stolen materials were directly linked to active proceedings.

With the Meyiwa trial set to resume next week in the Pretoria High Court, the robbery adds further tension to a case already mired in controversy. Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information, emphasizing the need to protect law enforcement personnel.

As investigations continue, the incident underscores the risks faced by those handling South Africa’s most divisive criminal cases—and whether justice can be delivered unimpeded.

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