Meyiwa trial witness' media blackout request dismissed

The judge added: "Members of the electronic media are permitted to broadcast the testimony of witness number one by means of audio. The prohibition of the images shall remain in place until the finalisation of this case."  

Maumela said the trial attracts much public interest and the witness could not elaborate how her life could be endangered should her testimony be broadcast live. 

"The case is about a murder which attracted much publication and was reported in both print and visual media. There is a huge public interest in these proceedings... The applicant [witness] said she runs a real risk of suffering prejudice...

"Up until now, this court does not know what perils witness number one on how she will be threatened in the event where her testimony will be broadcasted... The witness's voice and face are already out in the public due to her past participation on social media were she addressed issues on this case.