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WATCH | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial postponed to September 5

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial returned briefly to the Pretoria high court on Tuesday after a postponement to allow accused 1 to 4 to sort out legal representation.

Advocate Malesela Teffo has withdrawn as council for the four accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial sitting at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Teffo alleged he has been harassed from the state and the court. Photo Thulani Mbele
Advocate Malesela Teffo has withdrawn as council for the four accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial sitting at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Teffo alleged he has been harassed from the state and the court. Photo Thulani Mbele (Thulani Mbele)

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial returned briefly to the Pretoria high court on Tuesday after a postponement to allow accused 1 to 4 to sort out legal representation after the recusal of advocate Malesela Teffo as their defence counsel.

In another twist, the controversial advocate wrote to the NPA saying he'll continue representing the accused. 

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