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09/08/2012
Newlywed Killer Jailed
Mziwamadoda Qwabe, one of two men accused of being hired to kill British newlywed Anni Dewani on her Cape Town honeymoon has been jailed for 25 years.
He admitted to murder, kidnapping, robbery and the illegal possession of a firearm in a court in the city. He also claimed her husband Shrien Dewani hired him kill her.
Anni, 28, was shot dead and her body found in an abandoned taxi in November 2010.
Dewani says he is innocent and his extradition to South Africa for trial has been halted due to his poor mental health.
(GK)
He admitted to murder, kidnapping, robbery and the illegal possession of a firearm in a court in the city. He also claimed her husband Shrien Dewani hired him kill her.
Anni, 28, was shot dead and her body found in an abandoned taxi in November 2010.
Dewani says he is innocent and his extradition to South Africa for trial has been halted due to his poor mental health.
(GK)
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10 December 2010
Honeymoon Husband 'Met Wife's Killer'
A South Africa lawyer has claimed that CCTV footage exists that can prove Shrien Dewani met with his wife's alleged taxi driver killer twice - both before, and after her murder. The lawyer also told a London court that the honeymooner spoke to Zola Tongo, who has been jailed for 18 years for the murder, over the phone.
Honeymoon Husband 'Met Wife's Killer'
A South Africa lawyer has claimed that CCTV footage exists that can prove Shrien Dewani met with his wife's alleged taxi driver killer twice - both before, and after her murder. The lawyer also told a London court that the honeymooner spoke to Zola Tongo, who has been jailed for 18 years for the murder, over the phone.
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.
08 December 2010
Man Arrested On Behalf Of South African Authorities
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Extradition Unit yesterday, arrested Shrien Prakash Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities. Mr Dewani surrendered himself at a Bristol police station and was arrested at 10.
Man Arrested On Behalf Of South African Authorities
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Extradition Unit yesterday, arrested Shrien Prakash Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities. Mr Dewani surrendered himself at a Bristol police station and was arrested at 10.
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.
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.
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