dualmeister
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So now I'm paying for private jets as well. Should have locked in the toilet on a commercial flight.
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The Anni Dewani Murder Case
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LazyLion
King of de Jungle
full sedation in a coffin with an oxygen supply -> in the cargo hold.
USZA
Executive Member
This is what I was hinting at with my earlier fly him as cargo comment.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI ARRIVES AT COURT
Murder-accused Shrien Dewani arrived at the Western Cape High Court at around 11.20am on Tuesday in a police convoy.
Marked and unmarked cars drove through a side gate of the court.
Dewani was in one of the vehicles but he could not be seen through the tinted windows.
Photographers were kept at a distance from the side entrance as it was cordoned off with police tape.
Curious onlookers also missed capturing a picture of Dewani with their cellphones.
Dewani landed at Cape Town International Airport earlier on Tuesday on a private aircraft.
When he appears in court he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /cp/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 11:35
Murder-accused Shrien Dewani arrived at the Western Cape High Court at around 11.20am on Tuesday in a police convoy.
Marked and unmarked cars drove through a side gate of the court.
Dewani was in one of the vehicles but he could not be seen through the tinted windows.
Photographers were kept at a distance from the side entrance as it was cordoned off with police tape.
Curious onlookers also missed capturing a picture of Dewani with their cellphones.
Dewani landed at Cape Town International Airport earlier on Tuesday on a private aircraft.
When he appears in court he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /cp/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 11:35
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI CASE DELAYED
The case against honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani was delayed in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.
Proceedings would get under way at 12.30pm, National Prosecuting Authority provincial spokesman Eric Ntabazalila said.
Dewani, who arrived around 11.20am, was still being processed at the court, he said.
Dewani arrived at the court in a police convoy, consisting of marked and unmarked cars. He entered through a side court gate.
Dewani landed at Cape Town International Airport earlier on a private aircraft.
When he appears in court he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime.
Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /je/mar/jk/ks/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 11:51
The case against honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani was delayed in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.
Proceedings would get under way at 12.30pm, National Prosecuting Authority provincial spokesman Eric Ntabazalila said.
Dewani, who arrived around 11.20am, was still being processed at the court, he said.
Dewani arrived at the court in a police convoy, consisting of marked and unmarked cars. He entered through a side court gate.
Dewani landed at Cape Town International Airport earlier on a private aircraft.
When he appears in court he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime.
Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /je/mar/jk/ks/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 11:51
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
MEDIA TOLD NOT TO TAKE PICS
Media were told they were not allowed to take pictures of honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani at the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday ahead of his appearance.
A policeman addressed reporters and cameramen inside courtroom one and made it clear that all camera equipment should be removed at 10.45am.
The officer said the media were not allowed to take pictures as per order of the justice department.
On Monday, reporters were told they could apply to the court -- formally through lawyers -- to Judge President John Hlophe if they wanted to convince him otherwise.
Media24 has applied to Hlophe to film the whole proceeding, and were still awaiting an outcome. It was not clear if any other media group has applied.
Dewani landed at Cape International Airport earlier on a private aircraft.
When he appears in court, he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crimes. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /je/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 10:05
Media were told they were not allowed to take pictures of honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani at the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday ahead of his appearance.
A policeman addressed reporters and cameramen inside courtroom one and made it clear that all camera equipment should be removed at 10.45am.
The officer said the media were not allowed to take pictures as per order of the justice department.
On Monday, reporters were told they could apply to the court -- formally through lawyers -- to Judge President John Hlophe if they wanted to convince him otherwise.
Media24 has applied to Hlophe to film the whole proceeding, and were still awaiting an outcome. It was not clear if any other media group has applied.
Dewani landed at Cape International Airport earlier on a private aircraft.
When he appears in court, he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crimes. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /je/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 10:05
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
Simple.. take the cameras out onto public space, and takes vast quantities of photos of the murderer from there... nothing the cops can do about that then.
Shrien has family and friends, he was not trying to stop his extradition on his own. His father is very involved, I've no doubt.
Yes, attorneys act on instruction from their clients, and the instruction was to stop this extradition in any way you possibly can.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI'S FAMILY ARRIVES IN COURT
Family members of honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani arrived in the Western Cape High Court shortly after noon on Tuesday.
Dewani's brother Preyen Dewani spoke to British Consulate representatives outside the courtroom.
"Members of the British Consulate in Cape Town are here to provide consular support to Shrien Dewani's family," said a consulate spokeswoman who did not want to be named.
"They [Dewani's family] have asked for the media to respect their privacy."
Dewani landed at Cape Town International Airport earlier on Tuesday on a private aircraft. When his case begins, he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /cp/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 12:34
Family members of honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani arrived in the Western Cape High Court shortly after noon on Tuesday.
Dewani's brother Preyen Dewani spoke to British Consulate representatives outside the courtroom.
"Members of the British Consulate in Cape Town are here to provide consular support to Shrien Dewani's family," said a consulate spokeswoman who did not want to be named.
"They [Dewani's family] have asked for the media to respect their privacy."
Dewani landed at Cape Town International Airport earlier on Tuesday on a private aircraft. When his case begins, he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /cp/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 12:34
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI CASE BEGINS
The case against honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani began around 12.30pm in the Western Cape High Court.
Francois van Zyl SC was representing him.
Judge John Hlophe told the court no one was allowed to take pictures.
Dewani looked straight ahead. He had grey streaks in his hair.
Rodney de Kok, provincial director of public prosecutions, began addressing the court on South Africa's undertaking regarding Dewani.
"The State and defence have agreed that the matter will be postponed until 12 May and that accused be remanded in custody," he said.
The State and defence had agreed that Dewani needed further care and treatment.
"We agreed then that Mr Dewani will be transferred in custody to the Valkenberg hospital."
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /je/mar/fg/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 12:50
The case against honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani began around 12.30pm in the Western Cape High Court.
Francois van Zyl SC was representing him.
Judge John Hlophe told the court no one was allowed to take pictures.
Dewani looked straight ahead. He had grey streaks in his hair.
Rodney de Kok, provincial director of public prosecutions, began addressing the court on South Africa's undertaking regarding Dewani.
"The State and defence have agreed that the matter will be postponed until 12 May and that accused be remanded in custody," he said.
The State and defence had agreed that Dewani needed further care and treatment.
"We agreed then that Mr Dewani will be transferred in custody to the Valkenberg hospital."
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /je/mar/fg/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 12:50
ShaunSA
Derailment Squad
Another rotter trying to evade justice.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI CASE POSTPONED
The case against honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani was postponed in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.
"The State and defence have agreed that the matter will be postponed until 12 May and that the accused be remanded in custody," provincial director of public prosecutions Rodney de Kok told the court.
The State and defence had agreed that Dewani needed further care and treatment.
"We agreed then that Mr Dewani will be transferred in custody to the Valkenberg Hospital."
Francois van Zyl SC, for Dewani, said he agreed with May 12.
Judge John Hlophe said the exact terms of the order, in terms of mental health, would be drawn up.
Dewani, wearing a charcoal suit and black tie, appeared to be struggling to hear what was being said.
Hlophe confirmed the postponement date and Dewani was excused.
The British millionaire claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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.
Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /je/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 12:58
The case against honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani was postponed in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.
"The State and defence have agreed that the matter will be postponed until 12 May and that the accused be remanded in custody," provincial director of public prosecutions Rodney de Kok told the court.
The State and defence had agreed that Dewani needed further care and treatment.
"We agreed then that Mr Dewani will be transferred in custody to the Valkenberg Hospital."
Francois van Zyl SC, for Dewani, said he agreed with May 12.
Judge John Hlophe said the exact terms of the order, in terms of mental health, would be drawn up.
Dewani, wearing a charcoal suit and black tie, appeared to be struggling to hear what was being said.
Hlophe confirmed the postponement date and Dewani was excused.
The British millionaire claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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.
Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /je/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 12:58
blunomore
Honorary Master
Thanks for making this a sticky.
I wish he would stop with the bad acting job.
I wish he would stop with the bad acting job.
ShaunSA
Derailment Squad
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI FACES FIVE CHARGES
Shrien Dewani was on Tuesday charged with five counts relating to the murder of his wife Anni in November 2010.
According to the indictment, the first charge he faces is contravening the Riotous Assembly Act -- conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and/or murder.
On this charge, the State has accused Dewani of unlawfully and intentionally conspiring with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni by entering into an agreement with Tongo.
The alleged agreement was that Tongo would procure the services of a person or persons to fake a hijacking of his vehicle, fake a kidnapping and robbery, and effect the kidnapping, robbery and murder.
In return, the State alleges Dewani would provide payment to the perpetrators.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
The second count is kidnapping, in that on or about November 13, 2010, at NY112 Street in Gugulethu, Dewani, Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni acted in common purpose to unlawfully threaten Anni with a firearm and force her to remain in Tongo's vehicle.
The State alleges the group took her against her will from NY112 Gugulethu to Sinqolamthi Street in Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha.
The third count Dewani faces is robbery with aggravating circumstances, in that he and the others acted in common purpose to steal her Giorgio Armani ladies wristwatch, a white gold and diamond bracelet, a ladies handbag and a Blackberry cellphone.
The fourth count is murder, in which Dewani acted in common purpose and conspired with Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni to unlawfully and intentionally kill Anni by shooting her with a firearm.
The last charge is that of obstructing the administration of justice.
The State alleges that Dewani unlawfully and intentionally gave two untruthful affidavits at Gugulethu Police Station and the SA Police Service Organised Crime Unit on November 14 and 15, 2010.
In these affidavits, he alleged that he, Anni, and Tongo were hijacked, threatened with a firearm, and robbed by two unknown men in Gugulethu.
He said in these affidavits that the hijackers ejected him and Tongo with force from the vehicle and drove off with Anni.
"The alleged hijacking was in fact not a hijacking but part of a plan of subterfuge to conceal the true facts," the indictment states.
By deposing two false affidavits, Dewani had intentionally caused the police to waste time following up on his allegations, it stated further.
The British millionaire made a 10-minute appearance in a packed Western Cape High Court room on Tuesday afternoon, where his case was postponed until May 12.
He will remain in custody at the Valkenberg Hospital in Cape Town until then.
Source : Sapa /je/jk/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 14:23
Shrien Dewani was on Tuesday charged with five counts relating to the murder of his wife Anni in November 2010.
According to the indictment, the first charge he faces is contravening the Riotous Assembly Act -- conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and/or murder.
On this charge, the State has accused Dewani of unlawfully and intentionally conspiring with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni by entering into an agreement with Tongo.
The alleged agreement was that Tongo would procure the services of a person or persons to fake a hijacking of his vehicle, fake a kidnapping and robbery, and effect the kidnapping, robbery and murder.
In return, the State alleges Dewani would provide payment to the perpetrators.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
The second count is kidnapping, in that on or about November 13, 2010, at NY112 Street in Gugulethu, Dewani, Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni acted in common purpose to unlawfully threaten Anni with a firearm and force her to remain in Tongo's vehicle.
The State alleges the group took her against her will from NY112 Gugulethu to Sinqolamthi Street in Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha.
The third count Dewani faces is robbery with aggravating circumstances, in that he and the others acted in common purpose to steal her Giorgio Armani ladies wristwatch, a white gold and diamond bracelet, a ladies handbag and a Blackberry cellphone.
The fourth count is murder, in which Dewani acted in common purpose and conspired with Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni to unlawfully and intentionally kill Anni by shooting her with a firearm.
The last charge is that of obstructing the administration of justice.
The State alleges that Dewani unlawfully and intentionally gave two untruthful affidavits at Gugulethu Police Station and the SA Police Service Organised Crime Unit on November 14 and 15, 2010.
In these affidavits, he alleged that he, Anni, and Tongo were hijacked, threatened with a firearm, and robbed by two unknown men in Gugulethu.
He said in these affidavits that the hijackers ejected him and Tongo with force from the vehicle and drove off with Anni.
"The alleged hijacking was in fact not a hijacking but part of a plan of subterfuge to conceal the true facts," the indictment states.
By deposing two false affidavits, Dewani had intentionally caused the police to waste time following up on his allegations, it stated further.
The British millionaire made a 10-minute appearance in a packed Western Cape High Court room on Tuesday afternoon, where his case was postponed until May 12.
He will remain in custody at the Valkenberg Hospital in Cape Town until then.
Source : Sapa /je/jk/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 14:23
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI CHARTER 'COST MILLIONS'
Bringing honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani to Cape Town to face trial has likely cost taxpayers millions of rands in flight costs.
Dewani arrived at Cape Town International Airport shortly after 9am on Tuesday morning in a private jet chartered by the justice department.
"He has been transported by a chartered plane from Bristol Airport in the United Kingdom to South Africa. The department of justice procured the chartered plane," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said in a statement.
According to an aviation industry charter manager, who declined to be named, chartering a jet for the about 10,000km flight would have "cost millions of rands".
The basic costs of chartering such flights typically cost between R50 and R70 a kilometre, depending on the type of aircraft used. On top of this there were other expenses, including overflight fees and refuelling costs.
Asked on Tuesday if he could say what the cost of the charter had been, Mhaga responded: "Not at this stage."
In his earlier statement, he said among the reasons for using a private aircraft was that Dewani had previously shown suicidal tendencies.
"We took into account the fact that there was undisputed evidence during [the] extradition hearing that he had displayed suicidal tendencies and the South African government did not want to take chances.
"His peculiar medical condition needed to be monitored and the situation on a commercial fight had the potential to compromise it and that would have [an] adverse effect on the pending medical examination in a bid to get him to recover."
Mhaga said there was a need to ensure that Dewani and the team he travelled with -- including doctors, nurses and police -- were secure.
"...That would have been difficult on a commercial flight with many passengers. [It] had [the] potential to compromise their security as his identity is now well-known," he said.
"It was therefore paramount that his return to the country is hazard-free in order to ensure that he eventually makes the court appearance without hindrance."
Dewani's case was postponed in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday. He is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. Dewani was set free unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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.
Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crimes. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /rod/jk/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 13:01
Bringing honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani to Cape Town to face trial has likely cost taxpayers millions of rands in flight costs.
Dewani arrived at Cape Town International Airport shortly after 9am on Tuesday morning in a private jet chartered by the justice department.
"He has been transported by a chartered plane from Bristol Airport in the United Kingdom to South Africa. The department of justice procured the chartered plane," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said in a statement.
According to an aviation industry charter manager, who declined to be named, chartering a jet for the about 10,000km flight would have "cost millions of rands".
The basic costs of chartering such flights typically cost between R50 and R70 a kilometre, depending on the type of aircraft used. On top of this there were other expenses, including overflight fees and refuelling costs.
Asked on Tuesday if he could say what the cost of the charter had been, Mhaga responded: "Not at this stage."
In his earlier statement, he said among the reasons for using a private aircraft was that Dewani had previously shown suicidal tendencies.
"We took into account the fact that there was undisputed evidence during [the] extradition hearing that he had displayed suicidal tendencies and the South African government did not want to take chances.
"His peculiar medical condition needed to be monitored and the situation on a commercial fight had the potential to compromise it and that would have [an] adverse effect on the pending medical examination in a bid to get him to recover."
Mhaga said there was a need to ensure that Dewani and the team he travelled with -- including doctors, nurses and police -- were secure.
"...That would have been difficult on a commercial flight with many passengers. [It] had [the] potential to compromise their security as his identity is now well-known," he said.
"It was therefore paramount that his return to the country is hazard-free in order to ensure that he eventually makes the court appearance without hindrance."
Dewani's case was postponed in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday. He is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. Dewani was set free unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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.
Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crimes. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /rod/jk/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 13:01
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI WANTS TO CLEAR HIS NAME
Honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani aims to clear his name and find out why his wife Anni was murdered, his family said on Tuesday.
"Shrien remains committed to proving his innocence in a court of law and uncovering the truth behind his wife's murder," they said in a statement.
"We look forward to his health improving, his name being cleared, and there being an end to this legal trauma for all involved."
The Dewani family said it recognised the widespread public interest in the case but believed the appropriate place for a resolution was in a court of law.
They said the extradition process had led to a number of assurances being given by South African authorities in relation to his continued hospital treatment.
"We are grateful to the South African authorities for these assurances.
"Shrien's family and his legal team have every confidence in the South African judicial system."
The Western Cape High Court on Tuesday postponed Dewani's case to May 12.
Dewani claimed he and his wife were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 13:21
Honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani aims to clear his name and find out why his wife Anni was murdered, his family said on Tuesday.
"Shrien remains committed to proving his innocence in a court of law and uncovering the truth behind his wife's murder," they said in a statement.
"We look forward to his health improving, his name being cleared, and there being an end to this legal trauma for all involved."
The Dewani family said it recognised the widespread public interest in the case but believed the appropriate place for a resolution was in a court of law.
They said the extradition process had led to a number of assurances being given by South African authorities in relation to his continued hospital treatment.
"We are grateful to the South African authorities for these assurances.
"Shrien's family and his legal team have every confidence in the South African judicial system."
The Western Cape High Court on Tuesday postponed Dewani's case to May 12.
Dewani claimed he and his wife were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. 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. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crime. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 13:21
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
'YES': DEWANI'S ONLY WORD TO COURT
A bewildered looking Shrien Dewani's only word in court was "yes" on Tuesday as Judge John Hlophe explained his case would be postponed until next month.
"The matter is postponed to the 12 May 2014, whereupon you will appear before this court," the Western Cape Judge President said.
"Do you hear me?" asked Hlophe, after Dewani failed to respond.
Dewani looked down at his lawyers, before nodding and uttering the word "yes".
"You shall be detained at Valkenberg Hospital," Hlophe told Dewani before he was led down from the dock to the police cells.
Three exhibits were handed in at court, including undertakings between the justice department, the National Prosecuting Authority, and British authorities.
The first undertaking was that Dewani be detained in a single cell in the sick bay of the Goodwood prison.
Prosecutor Rodney de Kock, however, explained to the court that this undertaking was superseded by another -- that Dewani be detained at Valkenberg if his mental state did not improve.
A letter from Dewani's doctor was handed in at court, explaining that Dewani remained mentally ill and needed ongoing care.
Source : Sapa /cp/jk/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 14:32
A bewildered looking Shrien Dewani's only word in court was "yes" on Tuesday as Judge John Hlophe explained his case would be postponed until next month.
"The matter is postponed to the 12 May 2014, whereupon you will appear before this court," the Western Cape Judge President said.
"Do you hear me?" asked Hlophe, after Dewani failed to respond.
Dewani looked down at his lawyers, before nodding and uttering the word "yes".
"You shall be detained at Valkenberg Hospital," Hlophe told Dewani before he was led down from the dock to the police cells.
Three exhibits were handed in at court, including undertakings between the justice department, the National Prosecuting Authority, and British authorities.
The first undertaking was that Dewani be detained in a single cell in the sick bay of the Goodwood prison.
Prosecutor Rodney de Kock, however, explained to the court that this undertaking was superseded by another -- that Dewani be detained at Valkenberg if his mental state did not improve.
A letter from Dewani's doctor was handed in at court, explaining that Dewani remained mentally ill and needed ongoing care.
Source : Sapa /cp/jk/lp
Date : 08 Apr 2014 14:32
Funny how criminals suddenly become so sick when they're asked to fess up and pay for their crimes.
It's just disgusting and what really gets to me is that the course of action to fix this is so easily implemented.
- Make it so that we get in a totally independant doctor to conduct a full medical on the so called sick criminal. All claims of being sick must be backed by tangible facts in blood work or some other physically provable evidence.
- If a Doctor is found guilty of giving false evidence (like Shaik's did) then their license to practice must be removed permanently and they should face jail time.
Done and fixed, but hey our very own President is one of the most notorious criminals alive... why should we put measures into place to stop criminals from serving jail time when they have the money to get out of it?
Just wait, when Oscar gets his sentence he will fall sick all of a sudden.