08 Dec 2014
Anni Hindocha's sister says the decision to
dismiss her former-brother-in-law Shrien Dewani’s murder trial will
follow their family for the rest of their lives.
“We waited patiently for four years to hear what really happened to
Anni, and to hear the full story of what happened,” she told reporters
outside the Western Cape High Court.
“We came here looking for the truth, and all we got, was more questions. “We just wanted to hear all the events, and the hope of actually finding that out has kept us going as a family.
“Unfortunately,
we believe that this right has now been taken away from us. Today has
been really, really sad, because we never heard the full story from
Shrien.
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08 Dec 2014
Ashok Hindocha further writes: "She
gave herself to him, mind, body and soul and she hoped to have been
cherished and loved.
"But she would not have married him if she had known
about his secret sex life with male prostitutes and the activities he
engaged in. Neither would we have, as a family, condoned a union with a
man who indulged himself in such a sordid manner."
08 Dec 2014
See the moment when Judge Traverso granted Dewani's application.
08 Dec 2014
Anni's uncle, Ashok Hindocha has released a statement after the judge's decision to drop the case against Dewani.
"We
would have preferred that Shrien Dewani went into the witness box and
told in his words what happened after he was accused of her murder.
We
know now that he was having gay sex with male prostitutes and declared
himself bisexual on the first day of his trial. We would have preferred
to have known about his sexuality before he married our precious Anni"," says Hindocha.
08 Dec 2014
Anni's sister Ami Denborg says she feels the justice system has failed them.
08 Dec 2014
Latest pictures show Dewani calmly walking out of the dock and downstairs.
08 Dec 2014
We must study the judgment - NPA
08 Dec 2014
Massive media scrum on the steps of the court as Anni's devastated-looking family read a statement.
08 Dec 2014
The Hindocha family quickly left the courtroom.
Also remember, they're suing Dewani for marrying Anni under false pretences (namely, that Dewani lied to Anni about his sexuality).
08 Dec 2014
Dewani family embrace as Dewani's case is thrown out.
08 Dec 2014
Judge grants defence's application. Dewani is found not guilty.
08 Dec 2014
Judge questions whether further public money used in pursuing trial would result in conviction.
08 Dec 2014
Traverso: The only way of convicting Dewani of being part of conspiracy would be if he incriminated himself, which isn't allowed.
08 Dec 2014
Dewanis are on the edge of their seats.
08 Dec 2014
No reasonable court can convict the accused, says judge. Even if Dewavni was a weak defence witness, I'm still left with a weak State case. - JT
08 Dec 2014
There are many unanswered questions about what happened on that fateful night. I've heard Hindocha family's plight. But I've taken oath to uphold rule of law. I can't let public opinion influence my judgment. - JT
08 Dec 2014
Traverso refuses to grant Monde Mbolombo indemnity from prosecution.
08 Dec 2014
Judge: All 3 witnesses are more than capable of twisting evidence to implicate the accused...
This is not sounding good for the State...
08 Dec 2014
Judge:there are stark contradictions on all material aspects between Tongo, Qwabe and Mbolombo.
08 Dec 2014
Traverso: Mr Mbolombo opened up about lies in previous statements given to the court.
08 Dec 2014
Judge Traverso (JT) understandably needs a sip of water. She's been reading for quite a while now.
08 Dec 2014
Dewani shakes his head as Judge recites evidence from conspirators about him wanting 'wife killed'.
08 Dec 2014
Judge moves onto Monde Mbolombo's evidence.
08 Dec 2014
Judge says Qwabe's evidence, "disintegrated into a garbled mess".
08 Dec 2014
Mngeni could not have shot the deceased, says JT. These marks undoubtedly indicate some sort of struggle, she says. Primer residue was found on the web area of the glove worn by Qwabe, JT points out.
08 Dec 2014
Qwabe's evidence as to how the deceased was shot does not explain the right hand marks on the deceased's leg.
08 Dec 2014
Judge: Qwabe, a self-confessed liar.
08 Dec 2014
Qwabe said Mbolombo was just a link. Traverso: "With this attitude he persisted even when confronted with audio recordings".
08 Dec 2014
Judge on the evidence of the hitman, Qwabe: During cross-examination it became clear that Mr Qwabe was a self-confessed liar.
08 Dec 2014
Judge Traverso dealing with Mziwamadoda Qwabe's evidence.
08 Dec 2014
Judge now recounting the evidence of Qwabe and Mbolombo. This could be a while longer.
08 Dec 2014
Tongo's evidence so poor, one can't tell where lies end and truth begins.
08 Dec 2014
Tongo's evidence of a very poor quality - JT
08 Dec 2014
Judge states Zola Tongo earned between R30-R40 000 a month with his car service. Questions R5000 figure for his involvement.
08 Dec 2014
Mbolombo's evidence never included the accused as 'one of the five' involved, contradicts Tongo.
08 Dec 2014
Judge: Even more improbable that Tongo who had never been involved in crime would immediately agree to contact his friend.
08 Dec 2014
Traverso: His evidence was contradicted on material points. The entire story by Tongo is highly improbable.
08 Dec 2014
JT: It would have flown in the face of Tongo's story had he revealed earlier that he received R1 000 from Dewani.
08 Dec 2014
Tongo denied there was anything inside the plastic bag, and it only appeared rigid because of the way he held it, recalls JT.
08 Dec 2014
Judge - Common cause that Mr Tongo never asked accused for his R5000
08 Dec 2014
Tongo's testimony at this point "virtually incomprehensible", conflicts with affidavit, says JT.
