South Africa: Khayelitsha mass killing — State wants witness of to wear mask while testifying

According to a report by a court preparation officer (CPO) attached to the Western Cape Directorate of Public Prosecution, the last surviving witness of a mass killing in Khayelitsha in May 2021 is still severely traumatised and will suffer harm if he is required to give evidence in an open court or near the accused.

The report, dated 18 July 2024 and compiled by the CPO, is the foundation for the State’s main arguments in its application to acting Judge Mandy van Leeve to allow the…