{"id":14569,"date":"2022-03-22T16:54:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=14569"},"modified":"2022-03-22T16:54:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T14:54:08","slug":"netflix-announcement-riveting-docu-series-on-who-killed-senzo-meyiwa-will-launch-7-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/03\/22\/netflix-announcement-riveting-docu-series-on-who-killed-senzo-meyiwa-will-launch-7-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Announcement: Riveting Docu-series On Who Killed Senzo Meyiwa Will Launch 7 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Netflix to launch a five-part docu-series on the murder of\u00a0South African Soccer Legend, Senzo Meyiwa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star <\/em>will premiere on Netflix on 7 April 2022. The thrilling five-part true crime documentary series delves into the beloved soccer star\u2019s murder, sharing insight into what transpired that fateful night when Meyiwa was gunned down in what was alleged to be a botched robbery in 2014. The series features exclusive interviews with sports broadcaster Robert Marawa, former Hawks head Shadrack Sibiya, as well as Advocate Gerrie Nel and Meyiwa\u2019s family members, who all provide an intimate look at both the life and death of the Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Production companies: <\/strong>Storyscope & Real Eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director: <\/strong>Sara Blecher <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive producers: <\/strong>Thandi Davids, Neil Brandt & Tendeka Matatu  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis:<\/strong> Senzo Meyiwa, beloved captain of the South African national soccer team, was shot and killed in his girlfriend – Afro Pop singer Kelly Khumalo\u2019s mother\u2019s house. There were six eyewitnesses at the scene, including some of his closest friends. Yet it is only now, eight years later, that the suspects – alleged hitmen for hire – are going on trial. Were these five men involved,\u00a0 or was it a cover-up for something more sinister? With the backing and participation of Senzo\u2019s family and access to investigators and key witnesses, Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star<\/em> aims to unpack the truth behind this high-profile murder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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