I doubt it will be. He is not a superstar like OP
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The Anni Dewani Murder Case
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I doubt it will be. He is not a superstar like OP
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI MATTER POSTPONED
Murder-accused Shrien Dewani will remain at Valkenberg Hospital in Cape Town to receive further treatment for his mental health, the Western Cape High Court ordered on Monday morning.
By agreement with his defence team and the State, Judge President John Hlophe postponed the matter until June 20.
In the pre-trial conference, Francois van Zyl provided insight on how his client had fared in his month as a hospital patient.
"I am informed that he has been fully co-operative and that his condition has improved. We have been told by treating psychiatrists not to consult with him for longer than 30 minutes at a time."
He said Dewani lacked the ability to concentrate for longer than this time but he remained hopeful that his client would improve enough to "instruct us properly".
Dewani, in a dark suit and tie, was brought up into the dock only after Hlophe had sat down.
His parents and other relatives sat in a bench in front of him and seemed worried.
Dewani stared at Hlophe. Sometimes, his eyes skitted from side to side.
Hlophe remained strict on media conditions.
"No one is allowed to take pictures for as long as I sit in this chair," he warned.
Dewani was led back down to the holding cells a mere five minutes after being led up.
Hlophe was informed that there were no other matters on the roll.
"That was a short walk to freedom," he joked, before exiting in his bright red robes.
Before his extradition to South Africa last month, Dewani was detained in a hospital in Britain for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
According to the indictment handed to the Western Cape High Court last month, he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife.
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.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
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.
The NPA, the police and the justice department have been waiting for over three years to get Dewani into the accused dock in a South African court.
Source : Sapa /je/jk
Date : 12 May 2014 10:30
Murder-accused Shrien Dewani will remain at Valkenberg Hospital in Cape Town to receive further treatment for his mental health, the Western Cape High Court ordered on Monday morning.
By agreement with his defence team and the State, Judge President John Hlophe postponed the matter until June 20.
In the pre-trial conference, Francois van Zyl provided insight on how his client had fared in his month as a hospital patient.
"I am informed that he has been fully co-operative and that his condition has improved. We have been told by treating psychiatrists not to consult with him for longer than 30 minutes at a time."
He said Dewani lacked the ability to concentrate for longer than this time but he remained hopeful that his client would improve enough to "instruct us properly".
Dewani, in a dark suit and tie, was brought up into the dock only after Hlophe had sat down.
His parents and other relatives sat in a bench in front of him and seemed worried.
Dewani stared at Hlophe. Sometimes, his eyes skitted from side to side.
Hlophe remained strict on media conditions.
"No one is allowed to take pictures for as long as I sit in this chair," he warned.
Dewani was led back down to the holding cells a mere five minutes after being led up.
Hlophe was informed that there were no other matters on the roll.
"That was a short walk to freedom," he joked, before exiting in his bright red robes.
Before his extradition to South Africa last month, Dewani was detained in a hospital in Britain for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
According to the indictment handed to the Western Cape High Court last month, he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife.
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.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
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.
The NPA, the police and the justice department have been waiting for over three years to get Dewani into the accused dock in a South African court.
Source : Sapa /je/jk
Date : 12 May 2014 10:30
Grant
Honorary Master
i am curious to see how the mainstream media handle the evidence given by dewani's german s&m master, when he testifies 
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
OBSERVATION PERIOD ORDERED FOR DEWANI
Murder-accused Shrien Dewani's mental health will be officially observed at Valkenberg Hospital in Cape Town, the Western Cape High Court ordered on Friday.
Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock brought the application for observation before Judge President John Hlophe, when a grey-haired Dewani made his third appearance.
He said observation was necessary since the mental health report prepared by Valkenberg psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann differed in its opinion to that of Professor Tuviah Zabow, acting on behalf of Dewani.
Both reports, compiled on June 3, were handed up to Hlophe.
"In view of the history of this matter and the current conflict regarding the question whether the accused suffers from a mental illness and its potential impact on his fitness to stand trial, the State is of the view that the matter must be resolved definitively," he said.
A tired-looking Dewani looked at De Kock as he spoke, occasionally fidgeting with the buttons on his suit.
Since his extradition from the United Kingdom, he had been detained at Valkenberg since April to receive care and treatment in line with his psychiatrist's opinion that he suffered from a mental illness.
De Kock asked that the matter be postponed until August 15, in which time Dewani would be detained for observation.
Francois van Zyl, for Dewani, said the defence did not oppose the application.
Hlophe granted the postponement and told Dewani what was happening.
Dewani scrunched his face in concentration and leaned his ear to one side as if to hear what Hlophe was saying. He stared at the judge with wide eyes and then nodded his head.
With his family and UK officials sitting in front of him, he was then led back to the holding cells.
According to the indictment handed to the Western Cape High Court last month, he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife Anni.
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.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
Dewani claimed he and 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.
Source : Sapa /je/jje/aa
Date : 20 Jun 2014 11:19
Murder-accused Shrien Dewani's mental health will be officially observed at Valkenberg Hospital in Cape Town, the Western Cape High Court ordered on Friday.
Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock brought the application for observation before Judge President John Hlophe, when a grey-haired Dewani made his third appearance.
He said observation was necessary since the mental health report prepared by Valkenberg psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann differed in its opinion to that of Professor Tuviah Zabow, acting on behalf of Dewani.
Both reports, compiled on June 3, were handed up to Hlophe.
"In view of the history of this matter and the current conflict regarding the question whether the accused suffers from a mental illness and its potential impact on his fitness to stand trial, the State is of the view that the matter must be resolved definitively," he said.
A tired-looking Dewani looked at De Kock as he spoke, occasionally fidgeting with the buttons on his suit.
Since his extradition from the United Kingdom, he had been detained at Valkenberg since April to receive care and treatment in line with his psychiatrist's opinion that he suffered from a mental illness.
De Kock asked that the matter be postponed until August 15, in which time Dewani would be detained for observation.
Francois van Zyl, for Dewani, said the defence did not oppose the application.
Hlophe granted the postponement and told Dewani what was happening.
Dewani scrunched his face in concentration and leaned his ear to one side as if to hear what Hlophe was saying. He stared at the judge with wide eyes and then nodded his head.
With his family and UK officials sitting in front of him, he was then led back to the holding cells.
According to the indictment handed to the Western Cape High Court last month, he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife Anni.
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.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
Dewani claimed he and 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.
Source : Sapa /je/jje/aa
Date : 20 Jun 2014 11:19
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI KILLER ASKS FOR MEDICAL PAROLE
One of Anni Dewani's killers has applied for medical parole, according to Sunday's Rapport newspaper.
Xolile Mngeni, 26, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2011. Correctional services said the request was being processed.
He was admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town last month.
The Western Cape High Court jailed Mngeni for life in 2012 for killing Dewani. He was also sentenced to 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.
Dewani, 28, was shot dead in Gugulethu on November 13, 2010, in an apparent faked hijacking. Her body was found the next day.
Her husband Shrien was extradited from Britain to South Africa in April. He is currently undergoing psychiatric observation at Valkenberg Hospital.
He is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
He could stand trial by October if a mental health panel finds he is fit.
Source : Sapa /th/ml
Date : 06 Jul 2014 13:56
One of Anni Dewani's killers has applied for medical parole, according to Sunday's Rapport newspaper.
Xolile Mngeni, 26, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2011. Correctional services said the request was being processed.
He was admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town last month.
The Western Cape High Court jailed Mngeni for life in 2012 for killing Dewani. He was also sentenced to 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.
Dewani, 28, was shot dead in Gugulethu on November 13, 2010, in an apparent faked hijacking. Her body was found the next day.
Her husband Shrien was extradited from Britain to South Africa in April. He is currently undergoing psychiatric observation at Valkenberg Hospital.
He is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
He could stand trial by October if a mental health panel finds he is fit.
Source : Sapa /th/ml
Date : 06 Jul 2014 13:56
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI SUES ZOLA TONGO'S LAWYER: REPORT
UK murder-accused Shrien Dewani is suing the lawyer of one his wife Anni's murderers for his phone records, Beeld newspaper reported on Monday.
He is suing William da Grass, the lawyer for taxi driver Zola Tongo, jailed for 18 years for the murder of Anni Dewani while honeymooning in Cape Town.
Tongo testified during his trial in 2010 that Shrien Dewani was the mastermind behind her killing during a hijacking in Gugulethu.
Shrien Dewani wants Da Grass to hand over phone records between November 14, 2010 and November 30, 2010.
These include all cellphone numbers registered in Da Grass's name and all land-line numbers registered on his name or the name of his law firm ENS.
Beeld and Die Burger are in possession of a copy of the summons.
Da Grass declined to comment to the Afrikaans dailies.
He has until August 15 to hand over the phone records in the Western Cape High Court.
Source : Sapa /fg/jk/jje
Date : 11 Aug 2014 09:05
UK murder-accused Shrien Dewani is suing the lawyer of one his wife Anni's murderers for his phone records, Beeld newspaper reported on Monday.
He is suing William da Grass, the lawyer for taxi driver Zola Tongo, jailed for 18 years for the murder of Anni Dewani while honeymooning in Cape Town.
Tongo testified during his trial in 2010 that Shrien Dewani was the mastermind behind her killing during a hijacking in Gugulethu.
Shrien Dewani wants Da Grass to hand over phone records between November 14, 2010 and November 30, 2010.
These include all cellphone numbers registered in Da Grass's name and all land-line numbers registered on his name or the name of his law firm ENS.
Beeld and Die Burger are in possession of a copy of the summons.
Da Grass declined to comment to the Afrikaans dailies.
He has until August 15 to hand over the phone records in the Western Cape High Court.
Source : Sapa /fg/jk/jje
Date : 11 Aug 2014 09:05
supersunbird
Honorary Master
Wonder what their play is about?
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI BACK IN COURT
British businessman Shrien Dewani will be back in the Western Cape High Court on Friday.
He may stand trial for the murder of his wife Anni as early as October if he is found fit by a mental health panel.
In June, Dewani appeared before Judge President John Hlophe, who received an update on his progress since being detained in Valkenberg Hospital in April.
Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock brought an application for Dewani's mental health to be officially observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.
He said the State and defence had also set down a provisional trial date of October 6.
This will be Dewani's fourth appearance on charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
The State alleges that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife, Anni.
Dewani claimed he and Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Guguletu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. Dewani was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. She had been shot dead.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
Before being extradited to South Africa, Dewani had been detained in a hospital in Britain for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Source : Sapa /dm/lp/mr
Date : 15 Aug 2014 02:03
British businessman Shrien Dewani will be back in the Western Cape High Court on Friday.
He may stand trial for the murder of his wife Anni as early as October if he is found fit by a mental health panel.
In June, Dewani appeared before Judge President John Hlophe, who received an update on his progress since being detained in Valkenberg Hospital in April.
Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock brought an application for Dewani's mental health to be officially observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.
He said the State and defence had also set down a provisional trial date of October 6.
This will be Dewani's fourth appearance on charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
The State alleges that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife, Anni.
Dewani claimed he and Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Guguletu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. Dewani was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. She had been shot dead.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
Before being extradited to South Africa, Dewani had been detained in a hospital in Britain for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Source : Sapa /dm/lp/mr
Date : 15 Aug 2014 02:03
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI FIT TO STAND TRIAL
British businessman Shrien Dewani has been found fit to stand trial for the murder of his wife Anni, according to a mental health report released in the Western Cape High Court on Friday.
"The accused is not mentally ill. The accused is not certifiable in terms of the Mental Health Act," Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock said.
Dewani's lawyer Francois van Zyl said the mental health panel made a unanimous decision, including Professor Tuviah Zabow, who was appointed by the court as a psychiatrist for Dewani.
"We are in agreement. There is no objection," Van Zyl said.
Dewani would go on trial on October 6. He would appear in court again on September 9 for a formal pre-trial hearing.
Dewani appeared before Judge President John Hlophe, supported by his parents and siblings.
De Kock brought an application in June for Dewani's mental health to be officially observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.
At the time, he said observation was necessary as the mental health report prepared by Valkenberg psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann differed in its opinion to that of Zabow.
According to the indictment previously handed to the court he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife.
In return, the State alleges that Dewani would provide payment to the perpetrators.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
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.
Source : Sapa /je/jk/jje
Date : 15 Aug 2014 09:58
British businessman Shrien Dewani has been found fit to stand trial for the murder of his wife Anni, according to a mental health report released in the Western Cape High Court on Friday.
"The accused is not mentally ill. The accused is not certifiable in terms of the Mental Health Act," Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock said.
Dewani's lawyer Francois van Zyl said the mental health panel made a unanimous decision, including Professor Tuviah Zabow, who was appointed by the court as a psychiatrist for Dewani.
"We are in agreement. There is no objection," Van Zyl said.
Dewani would go on trial on October 6. He would appear in court again on September 9 for a formal pre-trial hearing.
Dewani appeared before Judge President John Hlophe, supported by his parents and siblings.
De Kock brought an application in June for Dewani's mental health to be officially observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.
At the time, he said observation was necessary as the mental health report prepared by Valkenberg psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann differed in its opinion to that of Zabow.
According to the indictment previously handed to the court he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife.
In return, the State alleges that Dewani would provide payment to the perpetrators.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
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.
Source : Sapa /je/jk/jje
Date : 15 Aug 2014 09:58
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI FAMILY WELCOMES COURT RULING
The family of Anni Dewani, whose British husband Shrien Dewani is facing a charge of murdering her in South Africa, welcomed a court ruling on Friday that he is fit to stand trial.
Anni Dewani's sister Ami Denborg told the British Press Association the decision was a huge relief.
"It's a relief for all of us. We've been waiting quite a long time for this," Denborg said from Sweden.
"I know this autumn is going to be tough for us but we still want the trial to start so that we can get the information we need, we can get to know what really happened.
"It feels like we're moving forward. It's still a long way to go but at least we're taking steps in the right direction, and this feels like a huge step in the right direction," said Denborg.
The Western Cape High Court ruled that the British businessman had been found fit to stand trial for the murder of his wife Anni.
This was based on a mental health report released in court on Friday.
"The accused is not mentally ill. The accused is not certifiable in terms of the Mental Health Act," Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock said.
Dewani's lawyer Francois van Zyl said the mental health panel made a unanimous decision, including Professor Tuviah Zabow, who was appointed by the court as a psychiatrist for Dewani.
"We are in agreement. There is no objection," Van Zyl said.
Dewani would go on trial on October 6. He would appear in court again on September 9 for a formal pre-trial hearing.
Dewani appeared before Judge President John Hlophe, supported by his parents and siblings.
De Kock brought an application in June for Dewani's mental health to be officially observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.
At the time, he said observation was necessary as the mental health report prepared by Valkenberg psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann differed in its opinion to that of Zabow.
According to the indictment previously handed to the court he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife.
In return, the State alleges that Dewani would provide payment to the perpetrators.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
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.
Source : Sapa /fg/je/jk/jje
Date : 15 Aug 2014 10:40
The family of Anni Dewani, whose British husband Shrien Dewani is facing a charge of murdering her in South Africa, welcomed a court ruling on Friday that he is fit to stand trial.
Anni Dewani's sister Ami Denborg told the British Press Association the decision was a huge relief.
"It's a relief for all of us. We've been waiting quite a long time for this," Denborg said from Sweden.
"I know this autumn is going to be tough for us but we still want the trial to start so that we can get the information we need, we can get to know what really happened.
"It feels like we're moving forward. It's still a long way to go but at least we're taking steps in the right direction, and this feels like a huge step in the right direction," said Denborg.
The Western Cape High Court ruled that the British businessman had been found fit to stand trial for the murder of his wife Anni.
This was based on a mental health report released in court on Friday.
"The accused is not mentally ill. The accused is not certifiable in terms of the Mental Health Act," Director of Public Prosecutions Rodney de Kock said.
Dewani's lawyer Francois van Zyl said the mental health panel made a unanimous decision, including Professor Tuviah Zabow, who was appointed by the court as a psychiatrist for Dewani.
"We are in agreement. There is no objection," Van Zyl said.
Dewani would go on trial on October 6. He would appear in court again on September 9 for a formal pre-trial hearing.
Dewani appeared before Judge President John Hlophe, supported by his parents and siblings.
De Kock brought an application in June for Dewani's mental health to be officially observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.
At the time, he said observation was necessary as the mental health report prepared by Valkenberg psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann differed in its opinion to that of Zabow.
According to the indictment previously handed to the court he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife.
In return, the State alleges that Dewani would provide payment to the perpetrators.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
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.
Source : Sapa /fg/je/jk/jje
Date : 15 Aug 2014 10:40
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI TRIAL SET DOWN FOR TWO MONTHS
British businessman Shrien Dewani's trial for the murder of his wife Anni is expected to take two months to finalise, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Friday.
"We have estimated a period from the 6th October until the 12th of December. So we all hope that we can get the trial finalised within that period," NPA Western Cape director of public prosecutions Rodney de Kock said after court proceedings on Friday.
He was unwilling to divulge the number of witnesses who were expected to take the stand.
Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe indicated during Dewani's appearance on Friday morning that he would assign another judge to the trial.
The court heard that a mental health panel had unanimously found that Dewani was fit to stand trial, including Professor Tuviah Zabow, who was appointed by the court as Dewani's psychiatrist.
"The accused is not mentally ill. The accused is not certifiable in terms of the Mental Health Act," De Kock told Hlophe.
The mental health report, compiled on Monday, was handed up.
Dewani would remain at Valkenberg Hospital for counselling and detention leading up to and for the duration of the trial, after a recommendation by medical superintendent Professor Sean Kaliski.
Kaliski advised that this was a better option than prison because of Dewani's history and progress.
De Kock said this was also in keeping with assurances given to the United Kingdom that they would "implement measures to safeguard his health".
He would appear in court again on September 9 for a formal pre-trial hearing.
Despite the permanent furrows in his brow, Dewani appeared relatively calm and sat during proceedings.
De Kock had brought an application for Dewani's mental health to be officially observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.
At the time, he said observation was necessary as the mental health report prepared by Valkenberg psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann differed in its opinion to that of Zabow.
According to the indictment previously handed to the Western Cape High Court, he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife.
In return, the State alleges that Dewani would provide payment to the perpetrators.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
Dewani claimed that 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.
Source : Sapa /je/jk/ar
Date : 15 Aug 2014 13:17
British businessman Shrien Dewani's trial for the murder of his wife Anni is expected to take two months to finalise, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Friday.
"We have estimated a period from the 6th October until the 12th of December. So we all hope that we can get the trial finalised within that period," NPA Western Cape director of public prosecutions Rodney de Kock said after court proceedings on Friday.
He was unwilling to divulge the number of witnesses who were expected to take the stand.
Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe indicated during Dewani's appearance on Friday morning that he would assign another judge to the trial.
The court heard that a mental health panel had unanimously found that Dewani was fit to stand trial, including Professor Tuviah Zabow, who was appointed by the court as Dewani's psychiatrist.
"The accused is not mentally ill. The accused is not certifiable in terms of the Mental Health Act," De Kock told Hlophe.
The mental health report, compiled on Monday, was handed up.
Dewani would remain at Valkenberg Hospital for counselling and detention leading up to and for the duration of the trial, after a recommendation by medical superintendent Professor Sean Kaliski.
Kaliski advised that this was a better option than prison because of Dewani's history and progress.
De Kock said this was also in keeping with assurances given to the United Kingdom that they would "implement measures to safeguard his health".
He would appear in court again on September 9 for a formal pre-trial hearing.
Despite the permanent furrows in his brow, Dewani appeared relatively calm and sat during proceedings.
De Kock had brought an application for Dewani's mental health to be officially observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.
At the time, he said observation was necessary as the mental health report prepared by Valkenberg psychiatrist Dr Sean Baumann differed in its opinion to that of Zabow.
According to the indictment previously handed to the Western Cape High Court, he is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife.
In return, the State alleges that Dewani would provide payment to the perpetrators.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
Dewani claimed that 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.
Source : Sapa /je/jk/ar
Date : 15 Aug 2014 13:17
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
PRE-TRIAL HEARING IN DEWANI MURDER CASE
The pre-trial hearing of honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani will held at the Western Cape High court on Tuesday.
During a pre-trial conference both parties meet before the judge or magistrate to prepare for and expedite the matter and, in some cases, discuss a plea.
Last month, the court heard that a mental health panel unanimously found the British businessman fit to stand trial.
The National Prosecuting Authority said it expected the trial, set to begin on October 6, to take two months.
According to an indictment previously handed to the court, Dewani is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
The State alleges he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife. He allegedly paid them.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms for the murder.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
He claims he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu, Cape Town, in a minibus taxi during their honeymoon in November 2010.
Shrien Dewani was released unharmed, but Anni was shot dead. Her body was found in the abandoned minibus the next day.
Source : Sapa /nsm/th/kn
Date : 09 Sep 2014 02:01
The pre-trial hearing of honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani will held at the Western Cape High court on Tuesday.
During a pre-trial conference both parties meet before the judge or magistrate to prepare for and expedite the matter and, in some cases, discuss a plea.
Last month, the court heard that a mental health panel unanimously found the British businessman fit to stand trial.
The National Prosecuting Authority said it expected the trial, set to begin on October 6, to take two months.
According to an indictment previously handed to the court, Dewani is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
The State alleges he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife. He allegedly paid them.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms for the murder.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
He claims he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu, Cape Town, in a minibus taxi during their honeymoon in November 2010.
Shrien Dewani was released unharmed, but Anni was shot dead. Her body was found in the abandoned minibus the next day.
Source : Sapa /nsm/th/kn
Date : 09 Sep 2014 02:01
blunomore
Honorary Master
Deal will probably be reached, but it would be preferable to see him in court.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI'S TEAM WANTS RECORDS
British businessman Shrien Dewani's lawyers on Tuesday asked for certain phone bills and prison records to help them with his murder trial in the Western Cape High Court next month.
Francois van Zyl, for Dewani, said he wanted documents from the correctional services department that recorded prison visits to Zola Tongo and Mziwamadoda Qwabe by police and legal officials.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni are serving jail terms in connection with the murder of Dewani's wife Anni.
Dewani, who the State alleges conspired with the men, has not yet been asked to plead to charges including murder and kidnapping.
Dressed in a black suit and white shirt, he seemed relaxed in the dock on Tuesday morning and listened attentively to the proceedings.
Van Zyl said the department gave them prison records last Friday, but they were incomplete.
"I give the court the assurance that this is not a fishing expedition," he said.
Judge Robert Henney ordered the investigating officer, Captain Paul Hendrickse, to help the legal team get copies of the documents before next Friday, to avoid unnecessary delays to the trial.
The defence team also subpoenaed Tongo's ex-lawyer, William da Grass (SUBS: CORRECT) to appear before the court on Tuesday.
He was called to the witness stand and asked to hand over his landline and cellphone bills from November 2010.
The defence team had subpoenaed him for these records last month, but this was later withdrawn.
Da Grass said he obtained the billing for his landline after the initial subpoena, but did not pursue records for his cellphones after the subpoena was withdrawn.
He had no problem with the request, but had been unable to obtain instructions from Tongo as to his privilege. He did not wish to infringe on Tongo's constitutional rights.
"I abide with whatever order the court makes. All I am saying is that there is one missing element and that is Mr Tongo's views."
Van Zyl said the defence team was asking for detailed billing by a third party and fee notes, none of which would reveal the substance of communication between himself and Tongo.
The court felt Tongo, as a State witness, could be asked during Dewani's trial if he had any objection.
Henney asked Da Grass to hand over the records by next Friday.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu, Cape Town, in a minibus taxi during their honeymoon in November 2010.
He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. She had been shot dead.
Last month, the court heard that a mental health panel had unanimously found Dewani was fit to stand trial on October 6.
The National Prosecuting Authority said at the time that his trial was expected to continue until December 12.
Source : Sapa /je/cls/lp/th
Date : 09 Sep 2014 12:1
British businessman Shrien Dewani's lawyers on Tuesday asked for certain phone bills and prison records to help them with his murder trial in the Western Cape High Court next month.
Francois van Zyl, for Dewani, said he wanted documents from the correctional services department that recorded prison visits to Zola Tongo and Mziwamadoda Qwabe by police and legal officials.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni are serving jail terms in connection with the murder of Dewani's wife Anni.
Dewani, who the State alleges conspired with the men, has not yet been asked to plead to charges including murder and kidnapping.
Dressed in a black suit and white shirt, he seemed relaxed in the dock on Tuesday morning and listened attentively to the proceedings.
Van Zyl said the department gave them prison records last Friday, but they were incomplete.
"I give the court the assurance that this is not a fishing expedition," he said.
Judge Robert Henney ordered the investigating officer, Captain Paul Hendrickse, to help the legal team get copies of the documents before next Friday, to avoid unnecessary delays to the trial.
The defence team also subpoenaed Tongo's ex-lawyer, William da Grass (SUBS: CORRECT) to appear before the court on Tuesday.
He was called to the witness stand and asked to hand over his landline and cellphone bills from November 2010.
The defence team had subpoenaed him for these records last month, but this was later withdrawn.
Da Grass said he obtained the billing for his landline after the initial subpoena, but did not pursue records for his cellphones after the subpoena was withdrawn.
He had no problem with the request, but had been unable to obtain instructions from Tongo as to his privilege. He did not wish to infringe on Tongo's constitutional rights.
"I abide with whatever order the court makes. All I am saying is that there is one missing element and that is Mr Tongo's views."
Van Zyl said the defence team was asking for detailed billing by a third party and fee notes, none of which would reveal the substance of communication between himself and Tongo.
The court felt Tongo, as a State witness, could be asked during Dewani's trial if he had any objection.
Henney asked Da Grass to hand over the records by next Friday.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu, Cape Town, in a minibus taxi during their honeymoon in November 2010.
He was released unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. She had been shot dead.
Last month, the court heard that a mental health panel had unanimously found Dewani was fit to stand trial on October 6.
The National Prosecuting Authority said at the time that his trial was expected to continue until December 12.
Source : Sapa /je/cls/lp/th
Date : 09 Sep 2014 12:1
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI READY TO STAND TRIAL
British businessman Shrien Dewani is ready to stand trial next month, the Western Cape High Court heard on Tuesday.
His lawyer Francois van Zyl said the State had asked that Dewani make certain admissions ahead of his trial on October 6.
"At the moment it [the admission] runs into 46 pages already and the annexures there consist of four lever arch files," he said.
"We should be able to hand that to the State within the coming week."
Van Zyl told Judge Robert Henney the admissions would probably shorten the trial, which has been set down until December 12.
Dewani will remain at Valkenberg Hospital for counselling and detention leading up to and for the duration of the trial.
Dressed in a black suit and white shirt, he seemed relaxed in the dock and said: "Yes, my Lord. Thank you," when asked if he understood the arrangements.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife Anni.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
Dewani claimed that he and Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint while being driven 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.
He is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
On Tuesday, his lawyers asked for the prison records of Tongo and Qwabe to be handed over.
The court ordered the investigating officer, Captain Paul Hendrickse, to help the legal team get copies of records from Malmesbury and Drakenstein prisons before next Friday.
It also ordered Tongo's ex-lawyer William da Grass to hand over his landline and cellphone bills from November 2010.
Source : Sapa /je/jje/cls
Date : 09 Sep 2014 13:03
British businessman Shrien Dewani is ready to stand trial next month, the Western Cape High Court heard on Tuesday.
His lawyer Francois van Zyl said the State had asked that Dewani make certain admissions ahead of his trial on October 6.
"At the moment it [the admission] runs into 46 pages already and the annexures there consist of four lever arch files," he said.
"We should be able to hand that to the State within the coming week."
Van Zyl told Judge Robert Henney the admissions would probably shorten the trial, which has been set down until December 12.
Dewani will remain at Valkenberg Hospital for counselling and detention leading up to and for the duration of the trial.
Dressed in a black suit and white shirt, he seemed relaxed in the dock and said: "Yes, my Lord. Thank you," when asked if he understood the arrangements.
It is the State's case that he acted in common purpose and conspired with Cape Town residents Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni to kill his wife Anni.
Tongo, Qwabe, and Mngeni are already serving jail terms in connection with the murder.
Dewani claimed that he and Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint while being driven 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.
He is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani has not yet been asked to plead.
On Tuesday, his lawyers asked for the prison records of Tongo and Qwabe to be handed over.
The court ordered the investigating officer, Captain Paul Hendrickse, to help the legal team get copies of records from Malmesbury and Drakenstein prisons before next Friday.
It also ordered Tongo's ex-lawyer William da Grass to hand over his landline and cellphone bills from November 2010.
Source : Sapa /je/jje/cls
Date : 09 Sep 2014 13:03
silver6933
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Now this case should be interesting.
We are going to find out, that in SA it is easy to hire a hit-man. Even taxi drivers can arrange it.
I wonder if any of his other clients have been robbed at gunpoint?????
We are going to find out, that in SA it is easy to hire a hit-man. Even taxi drivers can arrange it.
I wonder if any of his other clients have been robbed at gunpoint?????
WaxLyrical
Honorary Master
At least he'll get advice from OP on how to prepare his butthole.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
MEDIA JOSTLE AHEAD OF DEWANI TRIAL
Members of the media jostled for space inside the Western Cape High Court on Monday ahead of British businessman Shrien Dewani's trial for the murder of his wife Anni.
A pack of around 25 photographers and videographers pushed each other to get a space in the queue outside court room two.
At 9am, it was expected that the group would be let in to take photographs of Dewani for 15 minutes.
At one stage, it had been announced that only two photographers, one local and one foreign, would be let in to take photos as part of a pool arrangement.
Local and foreign journalists also butted heads with members of the office of the chief justice as they tried to wedge themselves into the photography group.
They were politely, and repeatedly, told to wait in a special holding room or to sit on benches in the passageway.
The trial is set to start at 10am and it is expected that Dewani will plead to the five charges against him.
Dewani is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
Initially seen as a hijacking that ended in tragedy on Saturday night November 13, 2010, the incident took a darker turn when police claimed they had evidence that Dewani conspired with others to kill Anni.
Dewani claims the couple were hijacked as they were being driven through Gugulethu in a minibus taxi. He was released unharmed but Anni was driven away. She was found shot dead in the abandoned minibus on Sunday, November 14.
A series of delays played out over the next four years, punctuated by efforts to extradite Dewani to South Africa and consistent claims by his defence that he was innocent, and mentally unfit to stand trial.
In the same period, three Capetonians stood trial for the murder and were jailed.
Driver Zola Tongo said in a plea bargain -- following which he was jailed for 18 years -- that Dewani had offered him R15,000 to have Anni Killed.
Accomplices Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni -- who shot Anni -- were handed a 25-year and life sentence respectively.
Dewani was eventually extradited in April this year and sent to Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital. In mid-August, he was declared fit to stand trial after undergoing psychiatric observation.
He will remain at the hospital for the duration of the trial.
Speaking at a press conference in Cape Town on Sunday evening, Anni Dewani's father Vinod Hindocha said the family wanted to know the truth about her death.
"Now that I am here all that I ask for is the full story and justice. It is now up to the South African justice system to obtain the full story of how my little daughter died."
Source : Sapa /je/jk/th
Date : 06 Oct 2014 09:31
Members of the media jostled for space inside the Western Cape High Court on Monday ahead of British businessman Shrien Dewani's trial for the murder of his wife Anni.
A pack of around 25 photographers and videographers pushed each other to get a space in the queue outside court room two.
At 9am, it was expected that the group would be let in to take photographs of Dewani for 15 minutes.
At one stage, it had been announced that only two photographers, one local and one foreign, would be let in to take photos as part of a pool arrangement.
Local and foreign journalists also butted heads with members of the office of the chief justice as they tried to wedge themselves into the photography group.
They were politely, and repeatedly, told to wait in a special holding room or to sit on benches in the passageway.
The trial is set to start at 10am and it is expected that Dewani will plead to the five charges against him.
Dewani is charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
Initially seen as a hijacking that ended in tragedy on Saturday night November 13, 2010, the incident took a darker turn when police claimed they had evidence that Dewani conspired with others to kill Anni.
Dewani claims the couple were hijacked as they were being driven through Gugulethu in a minibus taxi. He was released unharmed but Anni was driven away. She was found shot dead in the abandoned minibus on Sunday, November 14.
A series of delays played out over the next four years, punctuated by efforts to extradite Dewani to South Africa and consistent claims by his defence that he was innocent, and mentally unfit to stand trial.
In the same period, three Capetonians stood trial for the murder and were jailed.
Driver Zola Tongo said in a plea bargain -- following which he was jailed for 18 years -- that Dewani had offered him R15,000 to have Anni Killed.
Accomplices Mziwamadoda Qwabe, and Xolile Mngeni -- who shot Anni -- were handed a 25-year and life sentence respectively.
Dewani was eventually extradited in April this year and sent to Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital. In mid-August, he was declared fit to stand trial after undergoing psychiatric observation.
He will remain at the hospital for the duration of the trial.
Speaking at a press conference in Cape Town on Sunday evening, Anni Dewani's father Vinod Hindocha said the family wanted to know the truth about her death.
"Now that I am here all that I ask for is the full story and justice. It is now up to the South African justice system to obtain the full story of how my little daughter died."
Source : Sapa /je/jk/th
Date : 06 Oct 2014 09:31