Magaqa murder trial to continue on Tuesday

PIETERMARITZBURG - The Sindiso Magaqa murder trial has been adjourned to Tuesday.

The matter was heard briefly in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg on Monday morning.

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On Friday, former bodyguard Thakabonwa 'Mbovu' Ngubane told the court that he wasn't at the scene when Magaqa was shot, as he'd been sent to the shops.

Ngubane faced cross-examination over his account of events.

The court heard that Magaqa had been armed and returned fire when he was ambushed.

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The defence has concluded its cross-examination of Ngubane.

The state then asked for an adjournment as they could not secure a witness to lead evidence.

* eNCA's Nqobile Madlala reports.