AfriForum demands inquest into death of Senzo Meyiwa
11 December 2019
AfriForum announced today that Adv Gerrie Nel, Head of the civil rights organisation’s private prosecution unit, demanded the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) on behalf of the Meyiwa family to recommend a formal inquest into the death of Senzo Meyiwa.
AfriForum and the Meyiwa family announced last month that the civil rights organisation would be representing the Meyiwa family. Adv was appointed as the Meyiwa family’s advocate in the investigation into the death of the former Bafana Bafana captain.
“The formal inquest will give adv. Nel and the interested parties the opportunity to test the evidence and cross-examine the witnesses. This will assist the Magistrate in judging who was responsible for Meyiwa’s death. Unique cases require unique solutions, and AfriForum hopes that this inquest will result in the case’s progress. It is in everyone’s interest that the country’s legal system functions properly,” says Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum.
“We believe that the inquest will ensure justice so that Senzo’s murderers will eventually be brought to book. The Meyiwa family is proud to be associated with the organisation and are happy that it is taking the necessary steps to ensure progress in the case. We once again encourage South Africans to stand together in fighting injustices,” says Sifiso Meyiwa, Senzo’s brother.