Gideon Gouws, a seasoned cellphone data analyst, is set to continue his testimony in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
Gouws’ analytical expertise has proven pivotal, as the state seeks to unravel the intricate details surrounding the cellphone records of the accused.
His testimony so far has provided a granular view of the digital footprints left by the suspects, offering crucial insights into their movements and communications during the critical period of Meyiwa’s murder.
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In his previous statements, Gouws meticulously outlined the methodology and technology employed in analyzing cellphone data. His findings have already started to shed light on the whereabouts and interactions of the accused on the fateful day.
By examining call logs, text messages, and location data, Gouws has been able to construct a chronological timeline that aligns with other evidence presented in court.
On Friday, Advocate Zandile Mshololo, representing one of the accused, Fisokuhle Ntuli, vehemently denied allegations that her client had contacted Kelly Khumalo, Senzo Meyiwa then-girlfriend, in August and October 2014.
Advocate Mshololo’s primary objective is to discredit the cellphone data evidence presented by the prosecution, asserting that Ntuli had no communication with Khumalo during the specified period.
Last week, Ntuli also refuted claims of any interaction with co-accused Mthobisi Mncube just days before Meyiwa was killed.
The defence aims to cast doubt on the reliability and relevance of the cellphone data, arguing that these denials negate the prosecution’s narrative of premeditated collusion among the accused.
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