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Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng presiding over the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has adjourned until tomorrow. This after defence counsel, advocate Charles Mnisi, indicated he’s not in the right mental state to continue today.
This comes after three men were removed by the police from the gallery in the High Court in Pretoria.
They were removed for questioning and profiling, as part of the police’s ongoing investigation into a conspiracy to murder key role players in the Meyiwa murder trial.
Judge Ratha Mokgathleng says he has been assured that all necessary steps to protect court officials are in place.
However, Mnisi says he is unable to continue due to the conspiracy allegations levelled against the defence.
Mnisi: My Lord I’m expected to proceed with this trial despite the allegations that have been raised against me, as I told the court, I am mentally affected.
Judge: The case continues. If you to want to exercise your discretion, your choice to do whatever you want, you are to do that.
But the order of this court is that we must continue.
If you want to go and consult a psychologist, a doctor, fine. But you can’t say open handedly that you can’t continue the case.
Mnisi: I think I would have to go consult.
Judge: Okay, until tomorrow.
WATCH | Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng made it clear the Senzo Meyiwa trial will proceed. He said Advocate Mnisi is free to seek professional advice if he believes he needs it, but abandoning the matter is not an option. pic.twitter.com/97RAkvuJbB
— SABC News (@SABCNews) December 3, 2025
