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FILE: The prosecution and defence are headed for a showdown over whether Shrien Dewani should be acquitted. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

Dewani defence calls last minute witness

Dewani trial heads for showdown

By Rahima Essop

The prosecution and defence are heading for a showdown over whether Shrien Dewani should be acquitted.

  • Shrien Dewani's legal team arrive at the Western Cape High Court on 3 November. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Dewani defence push middleman for answers

    Mbolombo says he expected to get paid but there was no agreement on who would pay him and when.

    2744 days ago
  • FILE: Shrien Dewani in the dock at the Western Cape High Court at the start of the trial on 7 Octoober 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Inconsistencies emerge in Dewani middleman's testimony

    Monde Mbolombo was questioned about apparent discrepancies between his statements and testimony.

    2747 days ago
  • Advocate Francois van Zyl enters the Western Cape High Court ahead of Shrien Dewani's murder trial on 3 November 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Dewani Trial: Van Zyl wears middleman down

    Monde Mbolombo is regarded as the middleman in the alleged plot to kill Anni Dewani.

    2747 days ago
  • Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani in the dock in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Dewani trial: State witness accused of being triggerman

    Convicted killer turned state witness, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, has been accused of firing the fatal shot.

    2772 days ago
  • Murder accused Shrien Dewani leaves the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Dewani trial hears of R15k hit fee, gay website visits

    Anni’s husband Shrien Dewani is accused of hiring hit men to kill her in 2010.

    2777 days ago
  • Anni Dewani was murdered in Cape Town on 13 November, 2010.

    Dewani hitman: I was offered R15,000 to kill Anni

    Mziwamadoda Qwabe is in the witness box testifying about what happened on the night Anni was killed.

    2777 days ago
  • Anni Dewani was murdered in Cape Town on 13 November, 2010.

    Dewani trial: Anni died from gunshot wound to neck

    The Western Cape High Court heard in great detail the injuries Anni Dewani sustained prior to her death.

    2779 days ago
  • Honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani sits in the dock in the Western Cape High Court on 6 October 2014. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Dewani trial: State calls first witness

    Pathologist Dr Janette Verster has begun testifying in the Western Cape High Court.

    2779 days ago
  • Anni Dewani was murdered while on honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010. Picture: Facebook.

    Anni Dewani’s family prepare for murder trial

    Anni's uncle Ashok Hindocha says the family just want to know the truth.

    2786 days ago
  • A woman holds a sign bearing the portrait of Anni Dewani as members of the ruling African National Congress Women's League protest against the abuse of women, outside the Cape Town High Court, where British murder accused, Shrien Dewani (unseen), is standing trial on 8 April, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Dewani: Anni's family a step closer to closure

    Shrien Dewani was declared fit to stand trial on Friday by a panel of five mental health experts.

    2831 days ago
  • FILE: British businessman and honeymoon murder accused Shrien Dewani. Picture: Facebook.

    Dewani to remain at Valkenberg until trial

    A panel of five experts has found Shrien Dewani fit to stand trial in the Western Cape High Court.

    2831 days ago
  • FILE:The court will today seek to establish whether Dewani is fit to stand trial in October. Picture: Sapa.

    Dewani's mental health to be scrutinised

    The court will today seek to establish whether Shrien Dewani is fit to stand trial in October.

    2831 days ago
  • FILE: British businessman Shrien Dewani is accused of murdering his wife, Anni, on their honeymoon in Cape Town back in 2010. Picture: AFP.

    Dewani may face trial in October

    The British businessman’s mental health will be observed in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act.

    2887 days ago
  • FILE: The British businessman arrived at the Cape Town International Airport a short while ago. Picture: Dewani Allegations Facebook Page.

    Shrien Dewani arrives in South Africa

    The British businessman arrived at the Cape Town International Airport a short while ago.

    2960 days ago
  • British businessman Shrien Dewani (R) and his father Prakash Dewani arrive at Belmarsh Magistrates' Court, in south-east London, on February 24, 2011. Shrien Dewani faces extradition to South Africa amid accusations he hired hitmen to murder his wife Anni in November during their honeymoon in Cape Town. Picture: AFP.

    Court to hear Dewani appeal

    Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani’s appeal will be heard at London’s High Court.

    3076 days ago
  • Xolile Mngeni consults with his lawyer on 19 November 2012 in the Western Cape High Court right after hearing that he had been found guilty of the murder of Anni Dewani. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Dewani killer faces sentencing

    Anni Dewani's murderer, Xolile Mngeni, will be sentenced on Wednesday.

    3449 days ago
  • Xolile Mngeni consults with his lawyer on 19 November 2012 in the Western Cape High Court right after hearing that he had been found guilty of the murder of Anni Dewani. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Defence calls last witness in Dewani trial

    The sentencing of Anni Dewani’s murderer depends on a last minute witness called in by the defence.

    3463 days ago
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