Johannesburg - The defence in the trial of Anni Dewani's alleged killer, Xolile Mngeni, is expected to begin its closing argument in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday.
During the last proceedings, the State said it had proven beyond reasonable doubt that Mngeni acted in common purpose to kill honeymooner Dewani as it wrapped up its closing arguments.
Deputy director of public prosecutions Adrian Mopp said 26 State witnesses and phone records had given the court “overwhelming” evidence incriminating Mngeni.
Annie and her husband Shrien were hijacked while shuttle driver Zola Tongo was ferrying them through Gugulethu on November 13, 2010.
They were robbed of their possessions. Shrien was ordered out of the minibus. Anni was shot dead on the back seat.
Evidence presented throughout the trial has implicated Shrien in a plot to kill his wife.
Mngeni has pleaded not guilty to robbery, kidnapping, murder, and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
He made no initial formal admissions, meaning the State had to prove each fact in its case. It called 26 witnesses. The defence put up Mngeni and two alibi witnesses.
The case was scheduled to be finalised by November 15. - Sapa