In July 2021, Zandile kept a straight face when sharing her version of events of the night of Meyiwa’s death during an exclusive interview with eNCA.
She recalled her last moments with the soccer star when rushing him to the hospital.
“I was the one sitting with Senzo at the back [of the car] putting pressure on the wound leading to the hospital. Even on our way to the hospital, I could feel him getting cold from his feet ... I was talking to him all the way, trying to keep him alive, but unfortunately ...” she said.
When asked if there was anything she wishes she could’ve done differently that night, Zandile said though she tends to think she could’ve tried to fight the intruders, she understands she was overcome by the incident.
“When something happens of that magnitude, you forget everything. I even forgot the knife drawer, maybe I could’ve taken a knife and stabbed someone ... maybe if there was one [of the men] left behind ... one would have said something, it would’ve been better. Things just go through your mind that I would’ve wanted to do so much.”
Support independent journalism by subscribing to the Sunday Times. Just R20 for the first month.
Tweeps react to Zandile Khumalo bursting into tears when testifying in #SenzoMeyiwaTrial
Image: Instagram/Zandi Gumede
Zandile “Zandie” Gumede, née Khumalo, took the stand in the high court in Pretoria on Thursday to testify in the trial of the men charged with the murder of footballer Senzo Meyiwa, but her emotional outburst had tweeps suggesting she was putting on an act.
The singer was among the seven people in the Vosloorus home during an alleged house robbery when the soccer star was fatally wounded in 2014.
Testifying as a witness, Zandile became emotional when she spoke of how her family's life had changed since the incident.
“Are you guys even aware of what you did to our lives? Are you guys even aware of what you did to us as a family on that day? The damage you guys caused?” she asked.
Reacting to her bursting into tears, tweeps said Zandile deserved to be on a TV show because they were not moved by her emotional moment.
Read the Twitter posts below:
In July 2021, Zandile kept a straight face when sharing her version of events of the night of Meyiwa’s death during an exclusive interview with eNCA.
She recalled her last moments with the soccer star when rushing him to the hospital.
“I was the one sitting with Senzo at the back [of the car] putting pressure on the wound leading to the hospital. Even on our way to the hospital, I could feel him getting cold from his feet ... I was talking to him all the way, trying to keep him alive, but unfortunately ...” she said.
When asked if there was anything she wishes she could’ve done differently that night, Zandile said though she tends to think she could’ve tried to fight the intruders, she understands she was overcome by the incident.
“When something happens of that magnitude, you forget everything. I even forgot the knife drawer, maybe I could’ve taken a knife and stabbed someone ... maybe if there was one [of the men] left behind ... one would have said something, it would’ve been better. Things just go through your mind that I would’ve wanted to do so much.”
Support independent journalism by subscribing to the Sunday Times. Just R20 for the first month.
LISTEN | Zandile Khumalo breaks down at Meyiwa trial
READ MORE
Zandie Gumede talks about how she tried to help Senzo Meyiwa stay alive
Zandie Khumalo on 'cancel' culture: 'Only God has a say over my life'
The end of a fiery feud! Kelly Khumalo and Zandie mend their sisterhood
SA reacts to Kelly Khumalo’s sister Zandie Gumede putting a target on Senzo Meyiwa’s wife and mom
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Most read
Latest Videos