A few days after Senzo Meyiwa’s death, Tumelo Madlala told the court that Sello Chicco Twala had offered Kelly Khumalo a trip (vacation) abroad. Tumelo Madlala, a state witness in the murder prosecution of Senzo Meyiwa, has discovered that track producer Sello “Chicco” Twala sent Kelly Khumalo, the late goalkeeper’ ex-girlfriend and vocalist, on a trip abroad shortly after his death

 

 

 
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At his court appearance on September 14th, Madlala addressed this to the North Gauteng High Court. As Madlala told the court, he really can’t recall which day Chicco Twala dropped by to talk to Kelly. He told the judge, “I heard him asking whether she truly doesn’t need to head on a get-away excursions.”

Chicco Twala told Newzroom Afrika in May of this year that he is tortured by the fact that people are smearing his reputation despite the fact that he was not present at the time Senzo Meyiwa was murdered. As for the other eight persons, one of whom was the composer’s child, the hitmaker claimed he was “not actually present.” After the heinous act, Kelly Khumalo called him.

It seems like there’s a very dark cloud that has covered the entertainment industry. We have recently bidden farewell to Busi Lurayi that was casted for the iconic City-Ses’la on SABC 1. Lumko Johnson is one of the most passionate individuals that advocated for equality for queer people. His career as a presenter and radio personality has been beautiful to watch as he has grown from strength to strength. Join us as we unpack more of the story below.

Source: https://twitter.com/PhilMphela/status/1570120543935893505?s=19

Entertainment Commentator Phil Mphela has revealed that Lumko Johnson has unfortunately passed away. This comes after their short hospitalization due to an undisclosed illness (as stated by their family). Most of you are quite familiar with the face because they were once the star for SABC 1’s Yo Tv. He was also a radio presenter for various stations, writer and a huge contributor in arts at large.

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Statement by the family

“Lumko lived a life filled with purpose and authenticity”. The family has asked for some privacy as they try to process the untimely loss of their loved one. Details about the memorial and funeral will be shared on a later stage. To honor the families wishes – we have used the pronouns (They/Them) when addressing the late Lumko Johnson, when commenting please extend the same courtesy.

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Dintle from etvScandal and her daughter Nema ♥
Most people may know her better by the name Dintle Setuke, which is the character she plays in the popular soap opera, Scandal.
Mapaseka, like Dintle, is a confident lady who knows what she wants and does not hesitate in going after it, although they may not share other things in common. Her passion and consistency has helped her achieve a lot, winning the love of her fans.
The talented actress is happily married to the love of her life. Mapaseka Koetle’s marriage is blessed with a child.
She also revealed that she is a family-oriented person, she always makes time to have fun with her family regardless of her busy schedule. She is also able to give the best to her family because her husband allows her to be herself at all times, and this brings out the best in her.

 
Her passion for the arts manifests at only thirteen years of age. Mapaseka’s dexterities being unmatched attract the right eyes, and she starts receiving roles from small productions. This sees her landing a role in Show Off, and the rest is history.

A third witness in the Senzo Meyiwa case has returned to the stand for a second day of testimony, during which he detailed the events leading up to Meyiwa’s death in the hospital.

Tumelo Madlala claims that Kelly Khumalo, Senzo Meyiwa’s girlfriend, was the one operating the vehicle during the time they took the soccer star to the hospital. He claims to recall Zandi Khumalo berating Kelly for going over speed bumps on the way to the clinic.

Meyiwa was shot, and according to the witness, blood was gushing out of the wound through a small hole in his shirt. The witness bases this assumption on the fact that there were bloody newspapers on the seat.

The medical staff allegedly delivered a wheelchair instead of a stretcher when Tumelo Madlala and his companions arrived at the facility.

A nurse carrying an x-ray image finally showed up. She then made a request to talk to an elder, at which point Kelly Khumalo’s mother volunteered.

Tumelo stated that after speaking with the nurses, Kelly’s mom sobbed and told them that Senzo was dead

“At some point, a nurse walked in, carrying an x-ray image. She then prompted Kelly’s mum to step forward, aging her to be the old volunteer she was looking for. Everyone started sobbing when Kelly’s mom sobbedly broke the news that Senzo had passed away “As he put it.

The resolution of this issue has been delayed for a long time, and many people are anxious for it to finally be addressed. Some have also called on Kelly Khumalo’s mother and sister to speak out and offer their own accounts of what happened on that tragic day.

The eyewitness claims he questioned Meyiwa upon entering the room if this was what the soccer star had called him to see. He claims that he gave the legend a forehand kiss as the nurses requested them to depart.

Music producer “Chicco” Twala became the center of topic today, when the third witness, whom was Senzo Meyiwa’s best friend, Tumelo Madlala dropped a bombshell.

Tumelo Madlala is now giving his side of the story on what had actually happened by the night Senzo Meyiwa got killed while they were inside Kelly Khumalo’s house.

Tumelo Madlala told the court that Tumelo Madlala wanted singer Kelly Khumalo to go on a holiday overseas a few days after her soccer star boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa was killed.

Chicco Twala is believed to have shared a strong friendship with Kelly Khumalo and his son, Longwe Thwala was inside the house when the incident happened. Longwe Twala is believed to be dating Kelly Khumalo’s little sister.

Now advocate Mshololo wants state to sermon Chicco Twala to join the witnesses also because there is lot around him. Lets wait and see what the state will decide.

On Tuesday, the court halted the testimony of Senzo Meyiwa’s best friend Tumelo Madlala as he was overwhelmed by emotion, as he depicted the goalkeeper’s lifeless body lying between a couch and television stand. Madlala is continuing his evidence on Wednesday.

Madlala narrated how they picked Senzo up and put him in the car after he was shot. He says “beka sinda” meaning he was heavy. They rushed him to the hospital.

Madlala says when they arrived at the hospital they were given a wheelchair instead of of stretcher. Later on a nurse then came with a picture of Senzo’s X ray, she the requested to speak to an elderly person. Kelly’s mother spoke to her.

He says Kelly’s mother came back crying and informed them that Senzo had died. He says everyone started crying. Tumelo says he then asked to view his body and they took all of them. He says he was on the stretcher covered and facing up.

He says when he went to view him the second time, Kelly came with. Madlala says he then spoke to him(Senzo) and said “is this what you called me here to see”. Tumelo says the nurses then asked them to leave the room. He says he then kissed him on the forehead and Kelly removed his watch.

Several people on Twitter find it odd that Kelly did what she did. “After a traumatic night, being attacked and the love of your life got shot and you think about the watch?”, a Twitter user reacted. Again, according to Tumelo the watch was removed after Senzo came back from the X-ray.

Did he go to the X-ray with a watch? Or did the nurses put back the watch to a dead body? These are damning questions arising. What Tumelo is bringing right now is fire and he is unaware!

Another tweep reacted: ” I need someone to make me understand why Kelly was not too traumatized to a point that she would think of a watch at such a trying moment”.

Kelly Khumalo once Senzo died in her arms. “I saw his face turn blue”, Kelly said in one of her shows. But today Tumelo revealed that When they arrived at the hospital/Clinic, they took Senzo and after a while a nurse came and told MaM-Khumalo that Senzo had died. Now we know, between Tumelo and Kelly, one of them lied!

 

 

 

Madlala says they went back to the benches where it was now packed. He says Mandisa (Senzo’s wife) was there too. Tumelo narrated how was chaos erupted at the hospital entrance.

“I don’t know if Mandisa and Kelly were fighting because there was even hair on the ground. Maumela: Was it hair or a wig. Tumelo: I don’t know if it was Mandisa or her friends because they were there too.