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07/12/2010
Honeymoon Husband 'Plotted Murder'
A court has been told of allegations that the husband of a woman murdered on her honeymoon in South Africa had plotted his own wife's death.
Last month, Shrien and Anni Dewani, both 28, from Bristol, were in a taxi when it was hijacked. Mrs Dewani was shot in the neck, however Mr Dewani was able to escape.
A Cape Town court has now heard Prosecutor Rodney de Kock explain how taxi driver Zola Tongo, 31, was allegedly offered 15,000 rand (£1,500) by Mr Dewani to kill his wife.
Mr Tongo is standing trial for murder after agreeing a plea bargain.
He is charged with the murder of Mrs Dewani along with Xolile Mnguni, 23, and Mziwamadoda Qwabe, 25.
(BMcN)
Last month, Shrien and Anni Dewani, both 28, from Bristol, were in a taxi when it was hijacked. Mrs Dewani was shot in the neck, however Mr Dewani was able to escape.
A Cape Town court has now heard Prosecutor Rodney de Kock explain how taxi driver Zola Tongo, 31, was allegedly offered 15,000 rand (£1,500) by Mr Dewani to kill his wife.
Mr Tongo is standing trial for murder after agreeing a plea bargain.
He is charged with the murder of Mrs Dewani along with Xolile Mnguni, 23, and Mziwamadoda Qwabe, 25.
(BMcN)
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08 December 2014
Shrien Dewani Cleared Of Honeymoon Murder
Businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of taking part in the murder of his wife in South Africa. Judge Jeanette Traverso said the prosecution failed to put forward enough evidence to prove he had planned the murder. Anni Dewani, 28, was shot dead in Cape Town in November 2010. Mr Dewani, 34, always denied he had any part in the murder.
Shrien Dewani Cleared Of Honeymoon Murder
Businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of taking part in the murder of his wife in South Africa. Judge Jeanette Traverso said the prosecution failed to put forward enough evidence to prove he had planned the murder. Anni Dewani, 28, was shot dead in Cape Town in November 2010. Mr Dewani, 34, always denied he had any part in the murder.
10 December 2014
Shrien Dewani Arrives Back In Britain
Businessman Shrien Dewani is back in Britain after he was acquitted of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon in South Africa. He was taken through airport security at Gatwick Airport this morning, 10 December. Judge Jeanette Traverso cleared Mr Dewani after ruling that the prosecution case was flawed.
Shrien Dewani Arrives Back In Britain
Businessman Shrien Dewani is back in Britain after he was acquitted of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon in South Africa. He was taken through airport security at Gatwick Airport this morning, 10 December. Judge Jeanette Traverso cleared Mr Dewani after ruling that the prosecution case was flawed.
06 October 2014
Shrien Dewani Trial Begins
British businessman Shrien Dewani has pleaded not guilt to charges of murdering his wife on honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010. At the trial, which started today, Dewani also admitted that he is bisexual.
Shrien Dewani Trial Begins
British businessman Shrien Dewani has pleaded not guilt to charges of murdering his wife on honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010. At the trial, which started today, Dewani also admitted that he is bisexual.
31 January 2014
High Court Rules Dewani Extradition Can Proceed
The High Court has ruled that Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa to face accusations that he arranged the murder of his wife. 33-year-old Dewani has post-traumatic stress disorder and is currently in hospital. His lawyers argued that he should not face extradition until he is fit to offer a plea in the 2010 murder case.
High Court Rules Dewani Extradition Can Proceed
The High Court has ruled that Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa to face accusations that he arranged the murder of his wife. 33-year-old Dewani has post-traumatic stress disorder and is currently in hospital. His lawyers argued that he should not face extradition until he is fit to offer a plea in the 2010 murder case.
08 April 2014
Shrien Dewani Extradited To South Africa
British man Shrien Dewani, 34, suspected of arranging the murder of his 28-year-old wife on their honeymoon has arrived in South Africa to face trial after a three-year legal battle against extradition due to his mental health problems.
Shrien Dewani Extradited To South Africa
British man Shrien Dewani, 34, suspected of arranging the murder of his 28-year-old wife on their honeymoon has arrived in South Africa to face trial after a three-year legal battle against extradition due to his mental health problems.
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