Francois van zyl
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.
The state will have an opportunity to convince the court that Dewani has a case to answer to.
Shrien Dewani's defence team laid out its argument for the British businessman to be acquitted of murder charges against him in the Western Cape High Court on 24 November 2014.
The defence wants the court to dismiss the case and acquit Shrien Dewani.
Sixteen witnesses have been called to testify since the trial began in early October.
Former hotel receptionist Monde Mbolombo faced tough questions about his role in the honeymoon murder during his last day on the stand on 10 November 2014.
Shrien Dewani’s lawyer has pointed to contradictions in the testimonies of two key state witnesses.
Monde Mbolombo was visibly distressed during cross-examination as Shrien Dewani's defence team scrutinised his testimony on 7 November 2014.
Francois van Zyl told the court an inmate could be called to dispute Zola Tongo's testimony.
Dewani's lawyer has revealed he has a witness who will say Tongo is lying about everything.
Shrien Dewani’s lawyer is expected to conclude his cross-examination of the state’s key witness.
Shrien Dewani's lawyer Francois van Zyl continued to highlight inconsistencies between Zola Tongo's testimony and statement during his sixth day on the witness stand on 4 November 2014.
Zola Tongo has started to sound like a stuck record, his responses repetitive and his explanations confusing.
The defence could bring a 'discharge application' which might see Shrien Dewani acquitted.
Zola Tongo testified he trusted Dewani would follow through on his word regarding payment for the killing.
Former taxi driver Zola Tongo is back on the witness stand for a fourth day.
The former taxi driver will spend a fourth day giving testimony in the honeymoon murder trial.
Dewani's lawyer has questioned him about contradictions between his testimony and a sworn statement.
Zola Tongo, who has been convicted and sentenced for his role in Anni Hindocha Dewani's murder, came under intense cross-examination in the Western Cape High Court on 29 October.