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Police face backlash over withdrawal of charges against Meyiwa suspect
Neville Malila says they aren't embarrassed but simply need more time to get their investigation in order.
Senzo Meyiwa: Police conduct in the spotlight
The NPA says they withdrew the charges because new information was received.
Zanokuhle Mbatha's family maintains he was always innocent.
Charges against Zanokuhle Mbatha have been withdrawn at the Boksburg Magistrates Court.
Gauteng police earlier provided an update on their investigation into the football star's murder.
Police say they now have a better understanding of what may have happened on the night Meyiwa was killed.
It's expected to be an emotional send off for Senzo Meyiwa at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The hunt for Meyiwa’s killers is being coordinated by the police and a team of 10 private investigators.
It’s understood Zanokuhle Mbatha is the dreadlocked suspect in the identikit released by police.