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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 »
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 »
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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Anni Dewani was murdered in Khayelitsha because the hitmen in the case did not have transport back to their homes in that area. “As we were driving near Mew Way [we got near] to C Section, where we stay, that’s … read more »
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Cape Town – The fact that Anni Dewani was not sexually abused on the night she was murdered in a Cape Town township has given her family a “glimpse of happiness”, her emotional father said on the steps of the … read more »
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Cape Town – The middleman in the Anni Dewani murder case has testified that he had not expected to benefit from helping to source a hitman, as he would have considered such payment “blood money”. On Monday, the witness, who … read more »
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A little over 24 hours – this is what it took to plot Anni Dewani’s murder. Details of the plan, allegedly masterminded by husband Shrien Dewani, were revealed as the State’s first witness took the stand on Wednesday. The trial … read more »
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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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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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Two men accused of killing honeymoon bride Anni Dewani are expected to appear in the Western Cape High Court today for a pre-trial conference to assess readiness ahead of the trial. Xolile Mngeni and Mzwamadoda Qwabe allegedly killed the bride … read more »
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September 28, 2011 by benim
Johannesburg – The UK home secretary has signed an extradition order for Shrien Dewani to be tried in South Africa for the murder of his wife Anni, the NPA said on Wednesday. “Dewani will have 14 days to give notice … read more »
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Tagged Cape Town, Gugulethu, Home Secretary, London, National Prosecuting Authority, Slum tourism, South Africa, Western Cape High Court
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September 15, 2011 by benim
Johannesburg – A new commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in the arms deal is to be appointed, President Jacob Zuma’s office said on Thursday. “The president will soon announce the terms of reference and the composition of … read more »
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The city of Cape Town on Tuesday started enclosing controversial open air toilets in a shantytown that sparked tit-for-tat South African political “toilet war” scandals. “City officials are already on the ground to start the physical construction of the toilet … read more »
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ANC Youth League president Julius Malema on Friday encouraged supporters outside the Western Cape High Court to “bring down Helen Zille” and vote the ANC into power in the city. “Down with Helen Zille. Away with Helen Zille. Viva ANC, … read more »
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December 29, 2010 by benim
2010 was the year when local became global and when global became local. South Africa was in the international spotlight mostly for positive reasons (2010 World Cup), but also at times made negative headlines (Dewani honeymoon murder). Some of the … read more »
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