The trial of alleged assassins Yanga Nyalara and Wandile Tofile at the Goodwood Prison courtroom has been complicated by the Covid19 pandemic. A witness was proposed to testify behind a surgical mask, with testimonies being relayed through CCTV to ensure their safety. However, the defense team contested this proposal, leading to a legal power struggle. The trial involves charges of murder, attempted murder, and weaponrelated offenses stemming from a series of mass shootings in Cape Town.