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The Anni Dewani Murder Case
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akescpt
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finally. the baastid has stalled enough now. poor family waiting for justice. hope the docket is still there when he gets here.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
Justice department welcomes Dewani ruling
A British High Court ruling on Friday that honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa was welcomed by the justice department.
"The Republic of South Africa (RSA) initiated the extradition application in January 2011 and has consistently expressed its desire to have Mr Dewani returned to stand trial," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said in a statement.
"That desire has not abated and the RSA will obviously do everything in its power to ensure compliance with the High Court's judgment."
Dewani stands accused of ordering the killing of his wife Anni, 28, who was shot as the couple travelled in a taxi on the outskirts of Cape Town in November 2010.
He has been fighting extradition to South Africa to stand trial until he has recovered from mental health problems, said to include depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Earlier, the Press Association reported that the British court was asked to consider two legal issues. The first was whether a person, who was not at present fit to plead, could be legally regarded as "an accused", if being extradited in circumstances where he might remain unfit to plead. On this point, the court dismissed Dewani's application, finding him to be an accused to be extradited for the purpose of prosecution.
The second legal issue was whether it was unjust or oppressive to extradite a person who was determined unfit to plead, whatever the prognosis. On this point the court found that Dewani's extradition would be acceptable provided South Africa agreed to return him to the UK if he was found unfit to stand trial.
Mhaga said South Africa had until February 14 to indicate its intention to provide this undertaking, and an authenticated copy of the undertaking needed to be received by the court by February 21.
"The High Court ruling sets out in clear terms the conditions upon which it is prepared to sanction Mr Dewani's return to the RSA to stand trial.
"The RSA, including the National Prosecuting Authority, will study the judgment and liaise with the necessary stakeholders to ensure that it complies with the directive of the court," he said.
The British High Court held that the interests of justice required promptness and that there should be no further delay, on the proviso that Dewani was afforded proper protection.
Mhaga said Dewani still had the option to request the High Court's leave to appeal to the British Supreme Court on the two legal issues, and that he needed to do so within 14 days.
He could also appeal to the European Court for Human Rights.
Three South African men have already been sentenced for their roles in Anni Dewani's murder.
Xolile Mngeni was sentenced to life imprisonment, 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances and to five years for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, to run concurrently with his life term.
Zola Tongo and Mziwamadoda Qwabe are serving 18 years and 25 years respectively for their roles in the crime, under a plea and sentencing agreement.
Source : Sapa /mjs/tk/ar/jje
Date : 31 Jan 2014 15:23
A British High Court ruling on Friday that honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa was welcomed by the justice department.
"The Republic of South Africa (RSA) initiated the extradition application in January 2011 and has consistently expressed its desire to have Mr Dewani returned to stand trial," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said in a statement.
"That desire has not abated and the RSA will obviously do everything in its power to ensure compliance with the High Court's judgment."
Dewani stands accused of ordering the killing of his wife Anni, 28, who was shot as the couple travelled in a taxi on the outskirts of Cape Town in November 2010.
He has been fighting extradition to South Africa to stand trial until he has recovered from mental health problems, said to include depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Earlier, the Press Association reported that the British court was asked to consider two legal issues. The first was whether a person, who was not at present fit to plead, could be legally regarded as "an accused", if being extradited in circumstances where he might remain unfit to plead. On this point, the court dismissed Dewani's application, finding him to be an accused to be extradited for the purpose of prosecution.
The second legal issue was whether it was unjust or oppressive to extradite a person who was determined unfit to plead, whatever the prognosis. On this point the court found that Dewani's extradition would be acceptable provided South Africa agreed to return him to the UK if he was found unfit to stand trial.
Mhaga said South Africa had until February 14 to indicate its intention to provide this undertaking, and an authenticated copy of the undertaking needed to be received by the court by February 21.
"The High Court ruling sets out in clear terms the conditions upon which it is prepared to sanction Mr Dewani's return to the RSA to stand trial.
"The RSA, including the National Prosecuting Authority, will study the judgment and liaise with the necessary stakeholders to ensure that it complies with the directive of the court," he said.
The British High Court held that the interests of justice required promptness and that there should be no further delay, on the proviso that Dewani was afforded proper protection.
Mhaga said Dewani still had the option to request the High Court's leave to appeal to the British Supreme Court on the two legal issues, and that he needed to do so within 14 days.
He could also appeal to the European Court for Human Rights.
Three South African men have already been sentenced for their roles in Anni Dewani's murder.
Xolile Mngeni was sentenced to life imprisonment, 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances and to five years for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, to run concurrently with his life term.
Zola Tongo and Mziwamadoda Qwabe are serving 18 years and 25 years respectively for their roles in the crime, under a plea and sentencing agreement.
Source : Sapa /mjs/tk/ar/jje
Date : 31 Jan 2014 15:23
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI TO FIGHT EXTRADITION
Lawyers for murder accused Shrien Dewani will seek to stop his extradition to South Africa in the high court in Britain on Monday, the South African justice department said on Thursday.
Spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said Dewani's lawyers wanted the court to disregard South Africa's undertaking of how long Dewani would be kept in the country without trial if he continued to suffer mental health problems.
"They [Dewani's lawyers] have asked the court not to accept our undertaking... but have requested an application to appeal the matter before the UK Supreme Court," Mhaga said.
Lawyers representing the South African justice department were likely to oppose the application.
"If his application is dismissed, Dewani's last legal avenue is an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights that is based in Strasbourg in France," Mhaga said.
The justice department respected the court process and was confident Dewani would eventually appear before the country's courts, said Mhaga.
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, would face charges related to the murder of his wife, Anni. Dewani has claimed the couple were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu township in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010. Dewani was released unharmed. They were on their honeymoon at the time. The next day, his wife's body was found in the abandoned car. She had been shot dead.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life. Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Taxi driver Zola Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing. Another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Dewani, who is being detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /nsm/jlb/hdw/th/jk
Date : 27 Feb 2014 12:46
Lawyers for murder accused Shrien Dewani will seek to stop his extradition to South Africa in the high court in Britain on Monday, the South African justice department said on Thursday.
Spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said Dewani's lawyers wanted the court to disregard South Africa's undertaking of how long Dewani would be kept in the country without trial if he continued to suffer mental health problems.
"They [Dewani's lawyers] have asked the court not to accept our undertaking... but have requested an application to appeal the matter before the UK Supreme Court," Mhaga said.
Lawyers representing the South African justice department were likely to oppose the application.
"If his application is dismissed, Dewani's last legal avenue is an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights that is based in Strasbourg in France," Mhaga said.
The justice department respected the court process and was confident Dewani would eventually appear before the country's courts, said Mhaga.
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, would face charges related to the murder of his wife, Anni. Dewani has claimed the couple were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu township in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010. Dewani was released unharmed. They were on their honeymoon at the time. The next day, his wife's body was found in the abandoned car. She had been shot dead.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life. Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Taxi driver Zola Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing. Another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Dewani, who is being detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /nsm/jlb/hdw/th/jk
Date : 27 Feb 2014 12:46
daveza
Honorary Master
Now there's a surprise.
blunomore
Honorary Master
I was bowled over upon reading this piece of news.
Kornhub
Blackburn Fan
How many appeals has it been now?
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
British High Court dismisses Dewani appeal
The high court in Britain on Monday dismissed murder accused Shrien Dewani's appeal against his extradition to South Africa, the justice department said.
"The English high court has dismissed Shrien Dewani's appeal for dismissal of [the] South African government undertaking, and their [Dewani's lawyers'] application for certification of the two legal issues relating to his mental fitness to stand trial in South Africa was also dismissed," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said in a statement.
"In South African terms, his application for leave to appeal has been dismissed."
He said the country was encouraged that his return to South Africa was "clearly inevitable".
Mhaga previously said Dewani's lawyers wanted the court to disregard South Africa's undertaking of how long Dewani would be kept in the country without trial if he continued to suffer mental health problems.
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, would face charges related to the murder of his wife, Anni.
Dewani has claimed the couple were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
Dewani was released unharmed. The couple were on honeymoon at the time. The next day, his wife's body was found in the abandoned car. She had been shot dead.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life. Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Taxi driver Zola Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing. Another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Dewani, who is being detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /aa/rod
Date : 03 Mar 2014 19:33
The high court in Britain on Monday dismissed murder accused Shrien Dewani's appeal against his extradition to South Africa, the justice department said.
"The English high court has dismissed Shrien Dewani's appeal for dismissal of [the] South African government undertaking, and their [Dewani's lawyers'] application for certification of the two legal issues relating to his mental fitness to stand trial in South Africa was also dismissed," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said in a statement.
"In South African terms, his application for leave to appeal has been dismissed."
He said the country was encouraged that his return to South Africa was "clearly inevitable".
Mhaga previously said Dewani's lawyers wanted the court to disregard South Africa's undertaking of how long Dewani would be kept in the country without trial if he continued to suffer mental health problems.
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, would face charges related to the murder of his wife, Anni.
Dewani has claimed the couple were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
Dewani was released unharmed. The couple were on honeymoon at the time. The next day, his wife's body was found in the abandoned car. She had been shot dead.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life. Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Taxi driver Zola Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing. Another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Dewani, who is being detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /aa/rod
Date : 03 Mar 2014 19:33
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
Sweet!
daveza
Honorary Master
http://news.sky.com/story/1220308/honeymoon-murder-dewani-in-legal-setback
Running out of places to hide.
Running out of places to hide.
marine1
Honorary Master
Good time to face the music you SOB
Grant
Honorary Master
i'm guessing william booth will be his defence attorney in ct
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
Court dismisses Dewani appeal
Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani lost his latest legal battle to block extradition to South Africa on Monday, the British Press Association reported.
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, argued that he should not be forced from the United Kingdom to face trial over wife Anni's death until he has recovered from mental health problems, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
A panel of judges, headed by Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, ruled in January that it would not be "unjust and oppressive" to extradite him if an undertaking was given by the South African government relating to how long he would be kept in the country without trial if his illness continues.
The South African authorities had given the necessary assurances, but Dewani's lawyers returned to London's High Court today to challenge the undertaking before Lord Thomas, sitting with Justice Ouseley and Justice Blake.
They also asked for permission to take the case of the millionaire businessman, who is compulsorily detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, to the Supreme Court, the UK's highest court.
But the judges rejected complaints made about the adequacy of the undertaking and also refused to give the go-ahead for the case to go to the Supreme Court.
Dewani is accused of ordering the killing of 28-year-old Anni, who was shot as the couple travelled in a taxi on the outskirts of Cape Town in November 2010.
An 11th hour bid to gain more time to continue the fight against extradition was rejected by the court.
An application was made to the judges to delay immediately triggering the 28-day period in which the law now requires Dewani to be extradited.
Mark Summers, appearing for Dewani, argued that the delay was necessary because there was a possibility of medical experts producing fresh evidence to indicate that Dewani's condition was "chronic -- incapable of being treated", arguably making him ineligible for extradition.
Summers applied to the judges to delay formally "pronouncing" their decision for 14 days so that the 28-day period for extradition would not begin to run immediately.
He said the move was necessary to give the doctors additional time to produce new medical reports that could lead to a reopening of the case.
Refusing the application, Lord Thomas said: "The provisions of the Extradition Act are designed to ensure extradition is a speedy process.
"I therefore pronounce today. Any period that is applicable under the relevant legislation will run from today."
After the ruling, Anni's father Vinod Hindocha said outside the Royal Courts of Justice: "We are quite happy with the decision and we hope to get the answers that we have been seeking for the past three and a half years.
"I really don't know what happened to my daughter. We need answers. We hope to get justice."
He said the lengthy legal process had been "torture" for the family.
Source : Sapa /str/aa
Date : 03 Mar 2014 20:21
Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani lost his latest legal battle to block extradition to South Africa on Monday, the British Press Association reported.
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, argued that he should not be forced from the United Kingdom to face trial over wife Anni's death until he has recovered from mental health problems, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
A panel of judges, headed by Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, ruled in January that it would not be "unjust and oppressive" to extradite him if an undertaking was given by the South African government relating to how long he would be kept in the country without trial if his illness continues.
The South African authorities had given the necessary assurances, but Dewani's lawyers returned to London's High Court today to challenge the undertaking before Lord Thomas, sitting with Justice Ouseley and Justice Blake.
They also asked for permission to take the case of the millionaire businessman, who is compulsorily detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, to the Supreme Court, the UK's highest court.
But the judges rejected complaints made about the adequacy of the undertaking and also refused to give the go-ahead for the case to go to the Supreme Court.
Dewani is accused of ordering the killing of 28-year-old Anni, who was shot as the couple travelled in a taxi on the outskirts of Cape Town in November 2010.
An 11th hour bid to gain more time to continue the fight against extradition was rejected by the court.
An application was made to the judges to delay immediately triggering the 28-day period in which the law now requires Dewani to be extradited.
Mark Summers, appearing for Dewani, argued that the delay was necessary because there was a possibility of medical experts producing fresh evidence to indicate that Dewani's condition was "chronic -- incapable of being treated", arguably making him ineligible for extradition.
Summers applied to the judges to delay formally "pronouncing" their decision for 14 days so that the 28-day period for extradition would not begin to run immediately.
He said the move was necessary to give the doctors additional time to produce new medical reports that could lead to a reopening of the case.
Refusing the application, Lord Thomas said: "The provisions of the Extradition Act are designed to ensure extradition is a speedy process.
"I therefore pronounce today. Any period that is applicable under the relevant legislation will run from today."
After the ruling, Anni's father Vinod Hindocha said outside the Royal Courts of Justice: "We are quite happy with the decision and we hope to get the answers that we have been seeking for the past three and a half years.
"I really don't know what happened to my daughter. We need answers. We hope to get justice."
He said the lengthy legal process had been "torture" for the family.
Source : Sapa /str/aa
Date : 03 Mar 2014 20:21
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI NOT FIGHTING EXTRADITION ORDER
The South African government is unaware of any bid by murder-accused Shrien Dewani to challenge the English High Court's extradition order, the justice department said on Tuesday.
"There is no indication from Mr Dewani of an intention to approach the European Court of Human Rights," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said.
Mhaga said the department was liaising with the office of the home secretary in Britain.
"The two offices are facilitating the process of Mr Dewani's extradition in terms of the last English High Court order.
"We are working tirelessly to ensure that his return to our shores brings to finality this protracted legal process," he said.
On March 3, the high court in Britain dismissed Dewani's appeal against his extradition to South Africa.
Mhaga said at the time that the high court was encouraged that his return to South Africa was "clearly inevitable".
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, would face charges related to the murder of his wife Anni.
Dewani has claimed the couple were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
Dewani was released unharmed. The next day his wife's body was found in the abandoned car. She had been shot dead.
The couple were on honeymoon at the time.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life.
Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Taxi driver Zola Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing. Another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Dewani, who is being detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /mr/jk/lp
Date : 18 Mar 2014 12:01
The South African government is unaware of any bid by murder-accused Shrien Dewani to challenge the English High Court's extradition order, the justice department said on Tuesday.
"There is no indication from Mr Dewani of an intention to approach the European Court of Human Rights," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said.
Mhaga said the department was liaising with the office of the home secretary in Britain.
"The two offices are facilitating the process of Mr Dewani's extradition in terms of the last English High Court order.
"We are working tirelessly to ensure that his return to our shores brings to finality this protracted legal process," he said.
On March 3, the high court in Britain dismissed Dewani's appeal against his extradition to South Africa.
Mhaga said at the time that the high court was encouraged that his return to South Africa was "clearly inevitable".
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, would face charges related to the murder of his wife Anni.
Dewani has claimed the couple were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
Dewani was released unharmed. The next day his wife's body was found in the abandoned car. She had been shot dead.
The couple were on honeymoon at the time.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life.
Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Taxi driver Zola Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing. Another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Dewani, who is being detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /mr/jk/lp
Date : 18 Mar 2014 12:01
Grant
Honorary Master
methinks he is running out of moola & needs to keep some for sa
If he still has his marbles and is following the Pistorius trial he must be greatly cheered by the litany of investigative, forensic and pathology screw-ups which will no doubt be followed by others, equally damaging to the prosecution case.
MickeyD
RIP
DEWANI TO BE EXTRADITED
Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani will be extradited from Britain to South Africa, the justice department said on Saturday.
"The extradition process is now being handled by South African government through the justice department," said spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga.
He said the department was liaising with the office of the Home Secretary in Britain to facilitate the extradition.
"We are working tirelessly to ensure that his return to our shores brings to finality this protracted legal process."
Mhaga could not confirm the day Dewani was expected to arrive in the country.
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, would face charges related to the murder of his wife Anni.
Dewani claimed the couple were kidnapped at gun point as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
Dewani was released unharmed. The next day his wife's body was found in the abandoned car. She had been shot dead.
The couple were on honeymoon at the time.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life.
Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Taxi driver Zola Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing. Another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Dewani, who is being detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /lk/kn
Date : 22 Mar 2014 23:48
Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani will be extradited from Britain to South Africa, the justice department said on Saturday.
"The extradition process is now being handled by South African government through the justice department," said spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga.
He said the department was liaising with the office of the Home Secretary in Britain to facilitate the extradition.
"We are working tirelessly to ensure that his return to our shores brings to finality this protracted legal process."
Mhaga could not confirm the day Dewani was expected to arrive in the country.
Dewani, 33, from Bristol, would face charges related to the murder of his wife Anni.
Dewani claimed the couple were kidnapped at gun point as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
Dewani was released unharmed. The next day his wife's body was found in the abandoned car. She had been shot dead.
The couple were on honeymoon at the time.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life.
Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Taxi driver Zola Tongo was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing. Another accomplice, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Dewani, who is being detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act, has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /lk/kn
Date : 22 Mar 2014 23:48