DURBAN - THE appointment of Police Minister Bheki Cele during Monday's late night cabinet reshuffle has brought new hope to the family of slain footballer Senzo Meyiwa.
Meyiwa's father, Sam Meyiwa, told the Sunday Tribune that they were hopeful that his sons killer would be found. Meyiwa Sr. also said he had mixed feelings about the news because fired police minister Fikile Mbalula had been trustworthy.
“I was a bit shocked at his sudden removal but at the same time, I feel like my prayers have been answered. I have no doubt Cele will do a good job in getting the murderers behind bars. It was evident during his stint as a national commissioner that he was dedicated to fighting crime,” Meyiwa Sr. said.
Meyiwa Sr. met Cele during a funeral two years ago. He said after exchanging pleasantries, Cele encouraged him never to let go of the case but to continue to seek feedback from police.
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“At the time he was serving as the Deputy Minister in the Department of Agriculture, he could do nothing to help with my case. He said his hands were tied, but we exchanged numbers and I will be calling him soon,” he said.
Meyiwa Sr's son Senzo was shot and killed when suspected robbers entered the Kelly Khumalo's mothers house. He was dating Khumalo at the time. When the incident happened, Senzo was with Khumalo's mother, Ntombi, Khumalo's sister Zandi, Khumalo, Chicco Twala's son, Longwe, and Meyiwa's friend from Durban, Tumelo Madlala and Mthokozisi Twala. Their daughter and another of Khumalo's was children, were also in the house.
Meyiwa's killers remain unknown. At the time of his death, police wrongfully arrested Zamokuhle Mbatha and charged him with murder. He was later released without being charged and said that he was suing the police.
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