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Anni Dewani was murdered in Cape Town on 13 November, 2010 . Picture: The Anni Dewani (Hindocha) Case Facebook page

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DCS clarifies parole status of Zola Tongo, one of Anni Dewani's killers

By Kaylynn Palm

Zola Tongo was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in Anni Dewani's killing in 2010.

  • Shrien Dewani at Cape Town International Airport on his way home on 9 December 2014. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN

    Plans to sue Shrien Dewani on hold

    Anni’s parents and relatives intend spending Christmas together before making any decision.

    2804 days ago
  • FILE: Anni Dewani's father Vinod Hindocha makes his way to the Western Cape High Court amidst a group of journalists. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Anni's father: Shrien Dewani must man up and tell the truth

    Speaking exclusively to the UK’s Daily Mail, Vinod Hindocha says Dewani owes them the full story.

    2812 days ago
  • FILE: Shrien Dewani leaves the Western Cape High Court on 29 October 2014. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    State to convince court that Dewani must not be acquitted

    The state will have an opportunity to convince the court that Dewani has a case to answer to.

    2819 days ago
  • Shrien Dewani's legal team arriving at the Western Cape High Court on 3 November ahead of his murder trial. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Dewani trial: State closes case

    Sixteen witnesses have been called to testify since the trial began in early October.

    2827 days ago
  • Shrien Dewani's brother and his legal team arriving at the Western Cape High Court on 3 November ahead of his murder trial. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Dewani trial: Gunshot residue can't determine who shot Anni

    Forensic analyst Thandiwe Mlabateki says primer residue analysis can't determine who fired the fatal shot.

    2829 days ago
  • Shrien Dewani's legal team, Francois van Zyl, arriving at the Western Cape High Court with Dewani's brother on 22 October 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Dewani trial: 'Contradictions in testimonies of Mbolombo & Tongo'

    Shrien Dewani’s lawyer has pointed to contradictions in the testimonies of two key state witnesses.

    2834 days ago
  • FILE: Defence lawyer Francois Van Zyl leaving the Western Cape High Court after Shrien Dewani's murder trial on 30 October 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Dewani trial: 'Lying receptionist' to be cross-examined

    The defence team believes Monde Mbolombo played a bigger role in Anni’s death.

    2837 days ago
  • Zola Tongo (C) covers his face as he lead up from the holding cells to attend a session at the Cape Town High Court, Cape Town, South 07 December 2010. EPA/NIC BOTHMA

    Dewani trial: Tongo labels Shrien's version as 'lies'

    State witness Zola Tongo has dismissed Dewani’s version of events as ‘lies’, ‘double lies’ and ‘nonsense’.

    2838 days ago
  • Zola Tongo (R) covers his face as he attends a session at the Cape Town High Court, Cape Town, 7 December 2010. Picture: EPA.

    Dewani trial: Cross-examination of Tongo to conclude

    Shrien Dewani’s lawyer is expected to conclude his cross-examination of the state’s key witness.

    2839 days ago
  • Shrien Dewani's legal team arriving at the Western Cape High Court on 3 November ahead of his murder trial. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Dewani trial: Defence might play 'discharge application' card

    The defence could bring a 'discharge application' which might see Shrien Dewani acquitted.

    2840 days ago
  • Defence lawyer Francois Van Zyl leaving the Western Cape High Court after Shrien Dewani's murder trial on 30 October 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Dewani trial: Van Zyl presses Tongo for finer details

    Former taxi driver Zola Tongo is back on the witness stand for a fourth day.

    2841 days ago
  • Members of Shrien Dewani's legal team leaving the Western Cape High Court on 30 October 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    'Shrien Dewani engineered the plan to kill his wife'

    Zola Tongo testified he was offered R5,000 by Dewani to organise Anni's murder.

    2844 days ago
  • Zola Tongo (C) covers his face as he lead up from the holding cells to attend a session at the Cape Town High Court, Cape Town, South 07 December 2010. EPA/NIC BOTHMA

    Dewani trial: Tongo admits to another mistake

    The convicted taxi driver has taken the stand for a fourth day in the honeymoon murder trial.

    2845 days ago
  • FILE: Zola Tongo covers his head as he prepares to face murder charges in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: EWN.

    Dewani trial: Tongo in the hot seat

    Dewani's lawyer has questioned him about contradictions between his testimony and a sworn statement.

    2845 days ago
  • FILE: Shrien Dewani in the dock at Cape Town High Court at the start of his trial. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Tongo believed Dewani's business partner was target

    Tongo has testified he thought Dewani was with his female business partner when he picked them up.

    2846 days ago
  • Zola Tongo covers his head as he prepares to face murder charges in the Cape High Court. Picture: Supplied.

    Dewani trial: Zola Tongo comes clean

    The key witness in the trial says he came clean because he knew the truth would come out.

    2846 days ago
  • Shrien Dewani leaves the Western Cape High Court on 27 October 2014. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Dewani trial: Male escort’s testimony 'to provide context'

    The prosecution has to submit a written statement, explaining why Leopold Leisser should continue testifying.

    2847 days ago
  • Leopold Leisser ducks from view in the back seat as he leaves the Western Cape High Court on Monday 27 October 2014 following the judge's decision not to allow his testimony. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Dewani trial: Male prostitute’s testimony questioned

    Prosecutor Adrian Mopp tried to convince the judge his witness would provide context relevant to the case.

    2848 days ago
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