Dewani suspects return to court

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Published May 11, 2012

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Johannesburg - The pre-trial conference of two men accused of murdering honeymooner Anni Dewani is expected to resume in the Cape High Court on Friday.

Xolile Mngeni and Mziwamadoda Qwabe face charges of kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder, and two counts relating to the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

At their last court appearance on April 20, the court heard that Mngeni was not psychologically fit to stand trial because of a brain tumour.

Qwabe had run out of funds for legal representation and intended applying for legal aid.

Anni, 28, was shot dead in an apparent car hijacking while she and her husband were on honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010.

South Africa is trying to extradite Anni's husband, businessman Shrien Dewani, from the United Kingdom to stand trial for her murder. - Sapa

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