Senzo Meyiwa killing: Five suspects back in court

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Senzo Meyiwa killing: Five suspects back in court

It remains unclear what will transpire at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court where five men are appearing for the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. The men have accused police of using them as scapegoats

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