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06/10/2014
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.
The millionaire from Bristol denied paying hit men to kill his wife, and claims they were held at gunpoint as they were travelling through Cape Town in a taxi.
His wife was found dead in an abandoned car and Dewani was unharmed.
Anni Dewani's family say they are looking for "closure" before they can finally mourn.
Dewani has been detained at Cape Town's Valkenberg Hospital since his first court appearance after his lawyers said he needed psychiatric treatment.
(CD/IT)
At the trial, which started today, Dewani also admitted that he is bisexual.
The millionaire from Bristol denied paying hit men to kill his wife, and claims they were held at gunpoint as they were travelling through Cape Town in a taxi.
His wife was found dead in an abandoned car and Dewani was unharmed.
Anni Dewani's family say they are looking for "closure" before they can finally mourn.
Dewani has been detained at Cape Town's Valkenberg Hospital since his first court appearance after his lawyers said he needed psychiatric treatment.
(CD/IT)
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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 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.
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.
07 December 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.
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.
09 August 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.
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.
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