Score on Meyiwa still not known
IS THE truth set to come out about the murder of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and captain, Senzo Meyiwa?
It’s been four years since Meyiwa was shot dead in Vosloorus during a robbery at the home of his girlfriend, actress and singer Kelly Khumalo.
But the truth is yet to emerge.
The man who knows the truth, Mthokozisi Thwala, is optimistic that the next few months will reveal all.
Thwala was a good friend of Meyiwa, and was present when his friend was shot dead.
“I feel dejected, because there has been no closure. But it’s in the hands of the police, because their investigation is still pending.
“I have faith in (Police Minister) Bheki Cele. I believe he will put the matter to rest. They all know our statements.
“I can’t disclose much, because the investigation is ongoing. I can just say there is something big that could soon be revealed by the police,” Thwala said.
Meyiwa and Thwala grew up together in uMlazi and continued their friendship in Joburg.
A galaxy of football stars, who played with Meyiwa gathered at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban to commemorate the death of the former Bafana captain at the weekend.
Fans also came out in their numbers to support the Senzo Meyiwa tournament.
Star players like Mamelodi Sundowns midfield dynamo Andile Jali, Lucky Lekgwathi, Thanduyise Khuboni, and Lebohang Mokoena, who all played with Meyiwa at club and national level, were among the big names at the commemoration of his legacy.
“It is a very sensitive case and I can’t say I will not talk, because I fear for my life. At the end of the day, I just want justice for my friend. The picture of what happened still runs through my mind.
“One day I would love to tell the whole story, but that doesn’t mean there are people who have told me to hide the truth.
“It is not easy for me, with Senzo’s family and Mandisa’s family (Mandisa Mkhize was in the process of getting married to Senzo). I can’t say much… All I want for Senzo, is justice. I’ve given so many statements about this case,” Thwala added.
Cele was among the dignitaries at the event, and made it clear that they were working diligently to find the people who gunned down Meyiwa.
“I have enormous belief that one day we’ll put this matter to rest. I was elated to see people coming out in their numbers to support this initiative,” Cele said.
“The Meyiwa legacy needs to go on. Senzo was a national asset.
“We had a team investigating the case, and they recently gave me their report. Their report wasn’t pleasing at all,” the minister said.
“Meyiwa died when he was in the prime of his career, as he captained both Bafana Bafana and Pirates.
“I haven’t set any timeframe,” said Cele. “We don’t want to rush this.”