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Anni Dewani killer gets life

December 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Western Cape High Court jailed Xolile Mngeni for life on Wednesday for killing honeymoon tourist Anni Dewani. He was also sentenced to 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances and to five years for possession of unlicensed firearm and … read more »

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South African Found Guilty of Anni Dewani’s murder

November 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A South African accused of being the triggerman in the 2010 honeymoon slaying of a Swedish bride was found guilty Monday, ending his long-delayed trial as the woman’s husband continues to fight extradition over the killing. Judge Robert Henney gave … read more »

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Honeymooner Anni Dewani accused made surprise admissions

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Cape Town – A man made surprise admissions on Tuesday in connection with honeymooner Anni Dewani’s murder. Xolile Mngeni, 25, who is on trial for her death, signed a document in the Western Cape High Court confirming that the body … read more »

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Anni Dewani ‘begged for her live before she was killed’

September 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

British honeymooners Shrien and Anni Dewani begged for their lives after their vehicle was hijacked in a South African township, a court has heard. In a police video shown in court, suspect Xolile Mngeni described their pleas in a statement … read more »

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South Africa: ‘I didn’t kill Dewani’

August 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A man accused of shooting Swedish honeymooner Anni Dewani pleaded not guilty to killing her as his murder trial opened in a South African court on Wednesday. Xolile Mngeni denied charges of murder, kidnapping, robbery and illegal possession of a … read more »

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S. Africa honeymoon Killer sentenced to 25 years in prison

August 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

JOHANNESBURG – One of two South African men accused of being hired by a British newlywed to kill his Swedish bride pleaded guilty Wednesday to his involvement in the slaying and received a 25-year prison sentence after promising to co-operate … read more »

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Dewani extradition ‘inevitable’

April 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Shrien Dewani will eventually be extradited to South Africa to stand trial for the murder of his wife Anni, according to a report on Tuesday. “Shrien will be detained until he is well enough to be sent to South Africa,” … read more »

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Shrien Dewani: the questions

March 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Shrien Dewani has always protested his innocence in the case of his wife Anni’s murder. The South African authorities claim there is evidence of his involvement but Dewani’s supporters have answers for many of the questions raised. Here are some … read more »

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Dewani appeals extradition

September 30, 2011 by benim

London – British businessman Shrien Dewani lodged an appeal on Friday against an order that he can be extradited to South Africa over his wife’s murder. The United Kingdom-based Press Association reported that the move for a High Court challenge … read more »

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Dewani placed in psychiatric care for his own protection

March 15, 2011 by benim

Four months on from murder of new bride in South Africa, dejected 31-year-old is sent to the Priory Four months after his wife was murdered on their honeymoon in South Africa, Shrien Dewani cuts a very different figure from the … read more »

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Anni Dewani parents plead with Shrien Dewani to return to South Africa

March 2, 2011 by benim

The parents of Anni Dewani, the British woman murdered on her honeymoon, have pleaded with their daughter’s husband Shrien Dewani to return to South Africa. Speaking as they made a pilgrimage to the township street near Cape Town where Anni … read more »

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Police trace ‘key witness’ in Dewani case

February 27, 2011 by benim

Police have obtained a statement from a Cape Grace hotel porter they have been searching for in connection with the murder of UK honeymooner Anni Dewani. A source says he could be the link between the taxi driver Xola Tongo … read more »

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New witnesses in Annie Dewani’s case

February 26, 2011 by benim

The lawyer for one of the men accused of murdering tourist Annie Dewani has argued that the evidence of the taxi driver convicted for the killing cannot be trusted. Zola Tongo is the only person to have been convicted for … read more »

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Shrien Dewani attempts suicide – report

February 22, 2011 by benim

London – Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani has been hospitalised in his hometown Bristol after an apparent suicide attempt. British tabloid The Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday that Dewani was taken to hospital after an overdose over the weekend. A … read more »

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Dewani ‘will get fair trial’

February 21, 2011 by benim

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe insisted on Sunday that Shrien Dewani, whose extradition from Britain is sought in connection with the murder of his wife, Anni, during their honeymoon in Cape Town, would receive a fair trial in South Africa. Radebe … read more »

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South African prosecutor says Shrien Dewani ‘committed heinous crime’

February 20, 2011 by benim

Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani appears to have been pre-judged by South Africa’s top prosecutor in an interview that could strengthen claims the British businessman will not receive a fair trial. Menzi Simelane, director of the national prosecuting authority (NPA), … read more »

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Anni Dewani was sexually assaulted before her murder

February 19, 2011 by benim

It throws doubt on the official police claim that she was the victim of a clinical execution on the orders of her husband Shrien Dewani, who is facing extradition to South Africa over the honeymoon killing. A witness who saw … read more »

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Dewani ‘severely traumatised’

February 8, 2011 by benim

Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani’s legal team had to launch a second application at the Belmarsh Magistrate’s Court in Woolwich, London, to have him excused from the hearing. Shrien and Anni Dewani shortly before their ill-fated honeymoon trip to South … read more »

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Dewani ‘can’t be sick’

February 8, 2011 by benim

Murdered tourist Anni Dewani’s father has questioned whether her murder accused and husband, Shrien Dewani, was really sick enough to forgo a court appearance on Tuesday. The Star newspaper quoted Vinod Hindocha, Anni’s father, as saying: “When you can go … read more »

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‘Anni was not meant to die’

February 8, 2011 by benim

One of the gunmen accused of killing honeymoon bride Anni Dewani has cast doubt on police claims that her husband Shrien plotted the murder. Mziwamadoda Qwabe told police that, rather than being a planned hit, there was never any intention … read more »

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Dewani accused’s violent past

February 5, 2011 by benim

The “violent” past of one of the men accused of murdering tourist Anni Dewani could come back to haunt him. Mziwamadoda Qwabe, 25, was arrested less than two years ago, apparently for shooting someone during a brawl at a shebeen … read more »

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Dewani suspect ‘outlines killing’

February 2, 2011 by benim

A suspect in the murder of Anni Dewani, killed on her honeymoon in South Africa, has outlined her final moments in a document that has been made public by police. The contents of Mziwamadoda Qwabe’s statement, which he claims was … read more »

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Dewani ‘gutted’ by wife’s killing

December 21, 2010 by benim

Relatives say murder allegations are flawed Relatives of Shrien Dewani have revealed how he has been robbed of the love of his life by the murder of his wife Anni while in SA on honeymoon. RELATIVES and close friends of … read more »

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The honeymoon murder groom, his PR guru and a very public fightback – Video

December 20, 2010 by benim

At Max Clifford Associates in ­Mayfair, the lights are burning late this Christmas. The PR man is busy defending the reputation of a highly controversial new client, the British bridegroom accused of arranging the murder of his bride on honeymoon … read more »

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Honeymoon murder: Anni Dewani was ‘shot dead accidentally’ by her abductor

December 19, 2010 by benim

Anni Dewani, the bride murdered on her honeymoon, was shot dead accidentally by her abductor as he tried to rape her, according to expert evidence commissioned by her husband’s legal team. Lawyers will argue that the analysis helps to disprove … read more »

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Honeymoon murder husband Shrien Dewani paid him for kinky sex

December 16, 2010 by benim

THIS is the gay escort who claims honeymoon murder husband Shrien Dewani paid him for kinky sex. The burly shaven-headed man, posing in leather gear and puffing a cigar, calls himself The German Master. He called cops alleging he recognised … read more »

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Honeymoon Husband Taxi Family Speak Out

December 12, 2010 by benim

The family of the man jailed for his part in the murder of honeymooner Anni Dewani have told Sky News they believe her husband was behind the crime. Zola Tongo was jailed over the death of honeymooner Anni Dewani Primrose … read more »

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South Africa honeymoon murder: Workmate denies affair with Shrien Dewani

December 12, 2010 by benim

A manager at Shrien Dewani’s family firm ­yesterday denied she had an affair with the honeymoon murder suspect. Mum-of-two Michelle Jones, 39, hit back at rumours and declared: “I have never had a relationship with Shrien other than a friendship.” … read more »

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South Africa honeymoon murder husband freed from British jail

December 10, 2010 by benim

LONDON — A British businessman wanted in South Africa over the murder of his bride on their honeymoon left prison on bail Friday, which his spokesman said would allow him to continue “bereavement counselling”. Shrien Dewani was driven away from … read more »

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Honeymoon Murder Groom in Court

December 8, 2010 by benim

A relative of a newlywed murdered in Cape Town has told repoters her British husband should not fight extradition to South Africa. Shrien Dewani, 30, is accused of paying to have 28-year-old Anni Dewani killed during the couple’s honeymoon. But, … read more »

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