By Rorisang Modiba
- Kelly Khumalo fires back at Advocate Teffo’s claims that she accidentally shot and killed Senzo Meyiwa during a fight at her home.
- Khumalo challenged police to arrest her if they believe the claims, saying she’s had enough of her name being dragged through the mud.
Singer Kelly Khumalo has exploded with anger after Advocate Malesela Teffo’s claims that she mistakenly shot Senzo Meyiwa.
The nation still remembers the shock and sadness that followed the tragic death of Bafana Bafana captain and Orlando Pirates Football Club goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa.
His relationship with singer Kelly Khumalo was widely known, but what really happened during his murder continues to haunt South Africa.
Over 10 years later, the case remains a mystery, with new stories coming out, creating both hope and doubt. A question remains – will these latest claims be the breakthrough the case needs, or are they just another twist in a long road to justice?
Kelly Khumalo responded to Advocate Malesela Teffo’s claims that she accidentally shot her dead ex-boyfriend, Senzo Meyiwa, during a robbery at her home in Vosloorus, Gauteng, in 2014.
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, Advocate Teffo was a guest on Podcast & Chill with MacG. There, he made claims about singer Kelly Khumalo in connection with the Senzo Meyiwa case.
According to Teffo, someone who was there will testify that Kelly Khumalo pulled the trigger, resulting in Meyiwa’s death.
He also claimed that Longwe Twala, who was dating Kelly’s sister, Zandile Khumalo, caused Senzo Meyiwa’s death.
Teffo said that Longwe brought a gun over to Kelly’s place, where Kelly, Zandile, Senzo, and two of Senzo’s friends were hanging out together. He said Longwe was angry because Zandile wasn’t answering his calls, and he thought Senzo was trying to set up one of his friends with Zandile.
Teffo claimed that Longwe went over to Kelly’s house carrying his father’s unlicensed gun to scare them, but during the entire time, the gun ended up in Kelly’s hands, and she accidentally shot Meyiwa in his chest.
Kelly Khumalo took to her Instagram account to unleash her anger at the claims.
“Enough is enough, it stops here, and it stops today. I am not going to be nice about this; I’m not going to release press statements, I’m not going to waste my money hiring lawyers to speak on my behalf, udoti nje udoti (rubbish is rubbish). If you strongly believe that I am capable of what you’re accusing me of, very simple; come and get me, it’s that simple,” she said angrily.
“I’m not above the law, but I think I’m at a point where I’ve had enough of you people dragging my name through the mud; it stops now. Your stupid humiliation ritual that you have been doing to me over the years, enough. If you feel that I’m the woman that you’re coming after, simple, come and get me. Akekho umuntu engimesabayo (I’m not afraid of no one), till then; back off,” she said.
Senzo Meyiwa’s murder trial with the five accused starts again on July 21, 2025.
Pictured above: Kelly Khumalo.
Image source: @kellykhumaloza
