Anni's uncle: Dewani should've taken the stand

Anni Hindocha Dewani’s uncle, Ashok Hindocha, says the family was surprised that the case was thrown out. Hindocha says they wanted Shrien Dewani to take the stand.

The Hindocha family gives an emotional statement on the steps of the Western Cape High Court shortly after Shrien Dewani was acquitted and discharged on 8 December 2014. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

Refilwe Pitjeng | 1716 days ago

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