Chriselda Lewis

Johannesburg, Mthatha

Senior Broadcast Journalist at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

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Vehicle bumper found at Hennops River, search for vehicle continues

2 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

Police have found parts of a vehicle at the Hennops River in Centurion, but it can not be confirmed yet if they belong to the VW Polo car that the three deceased police officers were traveling in. The bodies of the officers were retrieved from the river on Tuesday after they went missing for more than five days.
Meyiwa murder trial to resume after two month postponement

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain who was shot and killed while at Kelly Khumalo’s parental home in Vosloorus, on Gauteng’s East Rand. Defence counsel Advocate Charles Mnisi had asked the court for more time to cross-examine lead investigator, Brigadier Bongani Gininda, on behalf of accused number 1, Muzi Sibiya.
Compliance concerns grow as Spaza shop registrations continue

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

As spaza shop registrations continue, compliance concerns have been at the epicentre. This follows numerous foodborne illness cases nationwide, including a tragic incident in Gauteng last year where 23 children died after consuming snacks bought from spaza shops. During the last Gauteng Provincial government update, over 17 000 spaza shops have registered in the province. Spaza shops and food handling outlet owners without registration documents had until the 28th of February to comply.
Hawks open high treason dockets over misinformation on SA Land Reform

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

The Hawks have confirmed that four dockets of High Treason have been opened following accusations of the spread of misleading information in the United States on South Africa’s Expropriation Act. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and other parties or individuals are said to have registered the complaints following allegations that US President Donald Trump was misled about the land issue. This led to Trump attacking South Africa, accusing it of human rights abuses against Afrikaners.
No bank transactions were made to any of accused, court hears

Jan 20, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

The High Court in Pretoria has again heard that there were no bank transactions made by Kelly Khumalo to all of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda who returned to the stand in cross-examination, however, reiterated that there were monies exchanged between the accused. Gininda also still insists that Meyiwa’s murder was a contractual killing ordered by Kelly Khumalo.
Meyiwa trial resumes with cross-examination of lead investigator

Jan 19, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Monday. Advocate Zandile Mshololo, the lawyer representing accused number 5, Fisokuhle Ntuli is expected to continue her cross-examination of lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda. This, while accused number 1, Muzi Sibiya, will now be represented by Advocate Charles Mnisi, who also represents accused number 3, Mthobisi Mncube. This follows the death of Sibiya’s lawyer, Thulani Mngomezulu.
Longwe Twala re-arrested for failing to appear in court

Nov 26, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

Longwe Twala, the son of music producer, Sello ‘Chicco’ Twala has been re-arrested. This after he failed to appear in court last month after he was released from custody when his lawyers argued he was not a flight risk. A warrant for his arrest was then issued. In September, Twala allegedly broke into his father’s studio and stole equipment worth R200000. He was arrested early last month after his father opened a case of housebreaking and robbery against him.
Minister assures SA of water supply, as Joburg implements throttling

Nov 11, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured South Africans that the country is not running out of water. This as Johannesburg Water will continue to throttle water supply between 9 pm and 4 am, to enable reservoir levels to recover. The City intends to implement this continuously from 14 November until the system has fully recovered. Johannesburg has seen increasing water supply disruptions due to amongst other challenges, increased demand.
Meyiwa trial adjourned due to defence lawyer's ill health

Oct 21, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was abruptly adjourned due to the ill health of defence lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu. This as lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda was still on the stand at the Pretoria High Court where five men are appearing for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. ” I’m sorry my lord, I’m told that Mr Mngomezulu is uncomfortable. He is not feeling well, he’s indisposed my lord.
Lead investigator in Meyiwa trial to the take stand

Oct 17, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Chriselda Lewis |Pearl Magubane |Tshepo Phagane

The lead investigator in former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial, Brigadier Bongani Gininda is expected to take the stand today when the trial resumes in the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of Meyiwa. On Monday, the court heard that a vehicle tracker report brought before it does not show that Longwe Twala visited a hospital after Meyiwa was shot dead. The document was presented by witness, Maria Pretorius.