The Pretoria High Court has had to postpone the Senzo Meyiwa trial due to the absence of an interpreter.
The matter was due to continue on Tuesday with the soccer star’s close friend Mthokozisi Thwala back for cross-examination.
Five men are being tried for the Bafana Bafana captain’s murder in October 2014.
But proceedings ground to a halt in the Pretoria High court after court officials were unable to find an interpreter.
State advocate George Baloyi addressed the court on the need for a postponement.
“Our regular interpreter is not available; he called this morning to say that due to circumstances beyond his control he will not be able to come through to work.”
He said they did try to find an alternative interpreter.
“Unfortunately, my lord, he is currently at Palm Ridge Court which is 83 kilometers from this court.”
All lawyers have agreed on a postponement until Wednesday.
-EWN
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