Slow-paced trial throws up more questions around Senzo Meyiwa's murder

JOHANNESBURG - Exactly a decade since the tragic passing of Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa, what could have happened on that October night continues to divide a nation that is desperate for justice.

Meyiwa was shot at the home of his girlfriend, singer Kelly Khumalo in 2014, in what the State believes was a hit called by her.

The 30-year-old footballer was at the peak of his career when he died, holding the captaincy of both his club, Orlando Pirates, and the national football team.

Six years after Meyiwa's murder, five men were charged for the crime but in the four years since they were nabbed, their trial has moved at a snail’s pace, characterised by hurdles and snags.

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"I do believe that the five accused that are before court are the right suspects and the evidence leads us to that direction," one commenter said.

"For me so far, nothing has been solid enough to place the accused at the crime scene," another commenter said.

It's one of the most polarising trials of our time.

Did the five accused murder Senzo Meyiwa? Were they contracted by his lover, Kelly Khumalo or is the perpetrator who pulled the trigger someone who was in the house?

These are some of the questions that continue to divide some avid followers of the beloved footballer’s trial.

Mama Joy Chauke, who considered Meyiwa a son, says she has stopped watching the trial with interest.

"For me, it's like watching a movie. I am broken and I don't even know when are they going to say these are the people who killed him. Now I'm just crossing fingers that someone will come out and say 'I was the one who pulled the trigger.'"

While this captures the sentiments of many, some continue to watch the trial religiously.

Meanwhile, the State is on its final witness before wrapping up its case. It will then be the defence's turn to call its witnesses.