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Monday 8 December 2014

Shrien Dewani acquitted in honeymoon murder trial by SA judge

How did this happen? Why is the justice system in South Africa funny? Shrien Dewani, the British millionaire businessman accused of arranging his wife's murder during their honeymoon in South Africa in November 2010 was today cleared of any part in the murder.

The judge, Jeanette Traverso, dismissed the case against Shrien Dewani, because according to her 'the evidence presented by the prosecution fell "far below the threshold" of what a reasonable court could convict on. She said the evidence of the prosecution's main witness, taxi driver Zola Tongo, was "riddled with contradictions" and "highly debatable". Meaning sh didn't believe what he said in court.


Meanwhile, there was video showing Mr Dewani meeting with Tongo and giving him money days before the murder, but this was not enough to convict him. He will now be released.
 
The murdered wife, Anni Dewani's family including her sister Ami, brother Anish, and father Vinod (pictured above) - broke down after the ruling, and said they couldn't believe their sister didn't get any justice. They said they would suffer 'sleepless nights for the rest of their lives'.

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Unknown said...

Hmmnnnn

Richard said...

Eya

ujunwa said...

Bad day for them ...is well

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm! Juliette (slimisbold@yahoo.com)

Everything Rosham said...

Oga ooo!!! Temiarex@gmail.com

Unknown said...

hmmmmmmmm

vanessa said...

heya..let God judge biko nu

Livvsreamblog said...

God bless the dead

charlesome said...

Justice has taken it course. You've heard d verdict.

Mrs ceres said...

Hmmmmm God would avenge her death

Anonymous said...

justice denied

Unknown said...

He's a Muntula....

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a journey of a thousand mile Begin's with T-FARE!!

Ammy Becky said...

South African judicial system is seriously corrupt, its just like Oscar Pistorous again...smh
They just set him free even after all the confessions against him....it's God dat will judge u all..
May she continue to RIP..amen!!

Bold Kid said...

Linda, in a court of law if there's no circumstantial evidence, there's no way one can be convicted. Same thing with the Nyanya bomb blast guy in Naija here.

blaq said...

Very painful.....

Aphrodite said...

There is No justice in the World! Karma will deal with him at d right time!

Unknown said...

LIFE GOES ON.

Ann Chetachukwu Ubah MD said...

Hmmm...life

Mrs ceres said...

I feel bad for her family,they look broken in this pics.so sad

Unknown said...

Can u imagine

BONARIO NNAGS said...

But Lindiway thats Judiciary for you, unlike public opinion, its not emotional.
It deals more on facts and reasonable evidence.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Mma said...

hmm, God dy.

ADAOBI said...

phhheeeewwwww .... short of words.. maybe the evidence was not authentic enough

Unknown said...

Oky.gud for him.poor justice

Sir.Luwie said...

May God grant the family fortitude to bear the loss. Vengeance is for God.

Thegreatdammy said...

God of justice will fight d battle for d family.
Thanks linlin, dami02rule@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Really sad, South African justice system doesn't do justice

Unknown said...

Hmmmm.let God be the final judge.

Unknown said...

Oops!!

Sir.Luwie said...

May God grant the family fortitude to bear the loss. Vengeance is for God. Btw Linda is nigeria's judiciary any better?

Unknown said...

So it is not only in Nigeria dat u get injustice..the judiciary is supposed to be d last hope of the common man, buh today they are the worst nightmare of the common man..#speechless#

Thegreatdammy said...

God of justice will fight d battle for d family.
Thanks linlin, dami02rule@gmail.com

Unknown said...

SA judicial is tending towards somthing....if nt looked into might turn out to be somthing else

Thegreatdammy said...

God of justice will fight d battle for d family.
Thanks linlin, dami02rule@gmail.com

mamma mia luv said...

Not Kool at all
Iykestiflar@yahoo.com

becckyd said...

Ha Ha that's wickedness.

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Who say money is not everything need to wake up frm that slp.... God go punish that idiot shah.....
*GLO BRING 3G TO KONTAGORA*
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

mamma mia luv said...

Too bad
Iykestiflar@yahoo.com

Thegreatdammy said...

God of justice will fight d battle for d family.
Thanks linlin, dami02rule@gmail.com

Unknown said...

So pathetic! Its now a normal tin to murder someone in dis continent and d person will go free? God is watching. May God console dis family

Anonymous said...

Acquitted ke. Wow na wah o (Maurennnenna)

Anonymous said...

If he is guilty surely he will be punish by God. Rocas

OSINANL said...

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Unknown said...

Human beings judge based on what they see but God judgement is final. Let them take heart.

Blog It With Olivia said...

#ok, seen.....pepus4xhard@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Dat was what they did with pistorius that south African athlete,nowdos

Thegreatdammy said...

God of justice will fight d battle for d family.
Thanks linlin, dami02rule@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Bad: see another lady harrased for indencent dressing in kenya![pic/video]

Unknown said...

Injustice is everywhere.. They should put everything in the hands of God. Let God bring the man to justice. #i seriouslydislikecourt# ««QU££NMA¥A»»~R£PORTING LIV£»»

Unknown said...

some country and how they do things... is wa o for dix pple....


THAFINEXX

mzmaris said...

Hmm.....judgement is of d Lord......if he really did what he is accused of, d day of reckoning is upon him

Neks said...

>>>>> there were speculations already, am not surprised he walks away a free man, I wonder how much he bribed the judge with...its a big shame on S.A judiciary...<<<<

Anonymous said...

Touching!! emmydreezy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

South Africa, I hail thee.

Anonymous said...

Seen! emmydreezy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

They should hv hope in God, is only him God that know the truth and will revenge for their sister death.

Unknown said...

So this doesn't happen only here in Naija? Na wa o! Dem don chop money naa!


@jessyangels4love

mzjenjulius said...

Ehyah God is good

ANWILI D WINNER said...

He has won d case here on earth,bt hasn't won dat of heaven if he truly commited d crime,cos my heavenly father doesn't knw any billionaire or trillionaire he mst face d full wrath of God......wat a wicked world we inhabit

Unknown said...

Hmmmm. What's the world turning to!

lami said...

Why am I not surprise?

Feyisetan said...

God only is the impartial jugde

Uche Emma said...

Horrible.
With all the evidence????

kendra said...

Wicked soul

ebonyz... said...

So sad!!! If the evidence is obvious then justice should take place nah!!! so unfair

Anonymous said...

I expected that would eventually happen. lobiekeg@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I can't believe this

#Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

Uche Emma said...


Something is seriously wrong with our world today, honestly

Anonymous said...

OMG so sad....corruptn @ it's peak,its everywhere jst dt naija carry 1st..Even if she didn't get justice God wld surely fight her battle.......................NJ

nkiru said...

hummm nawaooo okyoooo. njkalu@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Uw, how sad.. Justice Vs money
funmilolaadebari@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I hate d legal system everywhere in d world, it's never about who is guilty but who has d best lawyers

Anonymous said...

Its not only in nigeria that justice favour the might and leave the poor(masses) at their own peril. God knows best. God be with her family
lumiismith@gmail.com

elovi said...

Ehya

Anonymous said...

SA's justice system shaaaa...... Wot oda evidence does d judge wnt? May her soul rest in peace.
#Duchess
Duchess_gloria@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Maybe d justice was bribed.

Unknown said...

Hmmm injustice. The judge must have beeb bribed.

DOBY DOBY said...

U see.. Nigerian is nt d only corrupt country

elovi said...

Touching

Dave Mide said...

South africa system is as corrupt as any other system in the world. Imagine dashing the last hope of some ppl at getting justice. WHat a shame.

Unknown said...

Sad!!!!!

APPLE said...

HA!!! But there was enough evidence ke?! Nah wa for south Africa o!

FRUITILICIOUS said...

SA,SA,SA...your justice system is just so annoying.I remember Oscar's case

Unknown said...

leave that to God guys. sorry

linda ikeji's boo said...

how judgement can turn around is amazing.i heard he killed his wife because he wants to enjoy his gay life

nkiru said...

oky seen. njkalu@yahoo.com

CELEB said...

Money and a good lawyer, u can get away with anything but I still trust nemesis to Catch up with him

APPLELIPX said...

Africans!!!!
Dat men weeping almost got me sobin

APPLELIPX said...

Africans!!!!
Dat men weeping almost got me sobin

destinysweet said...

South Africa, home of crime in Africa

linda ikeji's boo said...

I heard he killed his wife because he wants to enjoy his secret gay life

Bunmi said...

Hmmm,God will judge rightly,He sees what no man can see

destinysweet said...

Na Wa for the justice system in South Africa

---#AUNTYLINDAgoddaughter#

Anonymous said...

Na waooo

Anonymous said...

Is she crying or smilling?





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Okafors Mentor said...

dont judge linda fly_fire_fox@yahoo.com

knowurway.com said...

Hmmm na waooo 4 some africa country judge system ooh

knowurway.com said...

Hmmm na waooo 4 some africa country judiciary system ooh

knowurway.com said...

Hmmm na waooo 4 some africa country judiciary system ooh

Anonymous said...

Fool how dis it happen....when u no nothing about law judge said he did say he was innocent but no enough evidence to persecute him....that's what law is abt okkk...not like Nigeria where u can be a judge

Unknown said...

A video of the suspect meeting with the assassin is conclusive proof in a decent court. The judicial system in SA is just as bad as that of Nigeria.

Unknown said...

This just got me tinking.. Wat abt Aminu Ogwuche's case.. SMH..

favour said...

Nobody can tell what really happened? It will be very bad to sentence an innocent man, do they can pray enough evidence comes up, so they can execute justice if he is guilty

REAL. PIKIN said...

Injustice every where God pls Help Ur children

Anonymous said...

Fool just read all all ur shit....video saw his giving money...where video saw a bag video just assumed its money in d bag fool...video didn't see money.ode

Anonymous said...

smh at SA judicial system

Unknown said...

If the arm of the law cannot be trusted wat hope remains for the citizens.



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Nonso Okoh via SAMSUNG GALAXY SMART PHONE.

Nonny said...

Gud for her

Unknown said...

Hell no. This monkey went 2 South Africa with the sole aim of assasinating his wife n the corrupt Judicial system in that shithole (no homo pls) of a country see nothin wrong in that. They r prolly learnin one or 2 things from our equally corrupt Justice system.

Anonymous said...

I know it must be sad news for her family and friends.

But we have to bear in this works mind. Court needs overwhelming evidence in order to convict. However, that doesn't mean he is not guilty.

Quiet alright, there was exchange of money but the video failed to prove beyond doubt that it was connected to the crime/murder. There was no discussion whatsoever between them about the money being payment to murder his wife.


RIP, the dead!

yawanow said...

Sad. God will be the Judge.

Anonymous said...

Ndukwemark@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I know it must be sad news for her family and friends.

But we have to bear in mind how court works. Court needs overwhelming evidence in order to convict. However, that doesn't mean he is not guilty.

Quiet alright, there was exchange of money but the video failed to prove beyond doubt that it was connected to the crime/murder. There was no discussion whatsoever between them about the money being payment to murder his wife.


RIP, the dead!

Welcome to gossip said...

ohhh! na wa for dis life oo,pple are wicked and evil,ohh my SWEET GOD.well GOD is not asleep,vengence is for the LORD,ALL evil doers should knw dis'thy is no PEACE for the WICKED.
Linda pls help with that money it will do alot in my life,last year i was so unlucky,no matter wat i did u did not notice me,i hope am lucky dis thy,thanks.
hot.askia@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Oh no.

Unknown said...

So sad

JP said...

We are really in the end time.

Unknown said...

is a [pity

Unknown said...

is a [pity

Unknown said...

is a [pity

Unknown said...

is a [pity

Unknown said...

is a pity

Ceemij said...

This is serious. So like joke, this man is a free man?

Anonymous said...

No Justice in South Africa...... Messed country

Anonymous said...

vengence is of the lord.thy is no peace for the wicked.
Linda pls dis year help me,last year i was unlucky,no matter i did,u did not notice me.
Pls help me,i beg u.thanks.

Unknown said...

I can't believe this. So angry. Sentangel2040@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Man made laws for you

whitefalcon said...

At least, it's not only in Nigeria u don't get justice.
Welcome on board!!

Anonymous said...

Your country justice system nko?

Anonymous said...

GOD IS IN CONTROL,VENGENCE IS OF THE LORD.
Linda pls dnt pass me by dis year oo,last year i was sooo unlucky,dis year i hope to be lucky,thanks.
hot.askia@gmail.com

Unknown said...

How can this happen?

Unknown said...

chineloegwuatu@yahoo.com good 4 her

Unknown said...

chineloegwuatu@yahoo.com chi ya mu anya

AQO said...

Amen!! Let God b d ultimate judge.

Jesus is Lord.

Unknown said...

Dts so sad. Hmconcept2000@gmail.com

Unknown said...

chineloegwuatu@yahoo.com she will be the happiest peraon right now

MADE IN NIGERIA said...

hmmmmmm, too bad....this begs the question, is there really justice in the legal system? God help us all

Unknown said...

Awe, this is not fair naa.

Anonymous said...

Why will a man arrange his own wife's death on honeymoon day...... That's absurd.

Mejidaniels@gmail.com. (•.•)

Unknown said...

Awww this is not fair naa. Its not only in South Africa, even in Nigeria here, our Justice system is dead gone. God is the Ultimate Judge.

Unknown said...

well am not surprised is this not the same SA that presided over the case of Oscar. still loyal to their colonial masters. official lib VP

Jenny koko said...

Racism, Corruption and Injustice is everywhere. The rich keep getting away with their evil deeds. God will punish him severly. May her soul rest in peace

BONARIOS BABY said...

This is very funny what kind of injustice is that.shady2link@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

SA justice system is corrupt they even collect bribe from yahoo boys.


@lwkmd_naija
(twitter/ig)

Unknown said...

Karma lives ...d bad people

Anonymous said...

Wow, so sad, no good justice any where again, only God can judge (eleyele1@yahoo.com)

Unknown said...

The law at times can be surprising, its must have been very painful but i just hope they can let go in there hearts. If the suspects was truly guilty & he escaped earthly punishment, there is always a divine judgement. A law in physics states that action &n reaction are equal & opposite. He may have escape now, He can't do that forever as he'll be haunted for the rest of his lives if he was truly guilty.

Anonymous said...

Passing by. .olaiya.timi@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Haba

Unknown said...

No b only naija corrupt

Linda's Elder Sister. said...

Chai.

jbankzE said...

Ds is Africa! pple,any shit goes.corruption in SA is hell

~@iamjbankz SA to President Jonathan 2015~

Unknown said...

mtcheww. what a stupid judgement.
they've threatened,bribed or blackmailed d judge na.
God is watching

Anonymous said...

This is just gross injustice.... been following the story for some months.... can't believe shrien Dewani is a free man upon all the incriminating evidence..... the judicial system is nothing to write home about....mtchewwww!!!!!

Vacancies in Nigeria said...

na wa ooo

Unknown said...

chaaaiii!!! Na wa o. If d court did nt give ur sister justice, God will. Weep no more

Unknown said...

Linda,thats achild's play now. A nigerian court discharged and acquitted Aminu Ogwuche,the alleged mastermind behind the nyanya bombing that claimed over 100 lives in abuja.In comparison,the SA judicial system's inefficiencies will pale when juxtaposed with nigerian judicial system.

MY TURN said...

I hate this country more everyday....

Anonymous said...

The judicial system has failed in most parts of d world. Jay-B. ezunagub@yahoo.com

DR KHENINE said...

ajibken@gmail.com

DR KHENINE said...

ajibken@gmail.com

ary said...

Kill your wife, go to South Africa and they will set you free! First it was Oscar, now Dewani. They are just setting precedents for other criminals to follow.

Nkechi Anwuanwu said...

Very sad. Visit my blog, nkechi anwuanwu blog.com

Baydak said...

nothing is impossible.....bayodeabidak@gmail.com

heytheredelilah said...

God punish them and may the poor girl's soul rip

Chikaka said...

How did this happen? Why is the justice system in South Africa funny?

Linda, there is something in Law called beyond reasonable doubt. That's what happened.

Sad for her family that this guy walks.

Oluwole Akanni said...

dddd

Oluwole Akanni said...

sss

Anonymous said...

gegeun

Anonymous said...

Money n lawyers. Mega4dave@gmail.com

super_cute said...

Sad lot

Unknown said...

Really i'm beginning to Hate SA.. first Oscar gets a slap oN d wrist as punishment, then this?? Really??

Petite Diva said...

Ridiculous!!

Http://journalofapetitediva.blogspot.com

Juleslouis said...

Are you sure it was not the same judge used for Oscar Pistorious. The justice system in SA is obviously questionable. The man must have bribed them with lots of money

Anonymous said...

Injustice!

Anonymous said...

SA dem be wayo. benotekcomputers@gmail.com

dj chukky said...

nawaoo, lawyers are expert liers, they always find a way to twist the truth into lies, may God forgive them all, ope they do sleep well after defending murderers, knowing that they are now party to murder, as they helped cover it up

African foodstuff and Raw Materials said...

No o! Dis is so bad... Anyway, God will fight back... Nd he will be paid back in his own coin...

Unknown said...

Eiyaah. There is God. Obumnemeudeze@gmail.com

mandy said...

Injustice

Unknown said...

Re u serious

Unknown said...

Oww jeez

Unknown said...

Hmmm

Anonymous said...

"Circumstantial evidence" to convict in a criminal matter??? It's clear you are not a lawyer!!!

Unknown said...

Epic

Unknown said...

Epic

Anonymous said...

And South African Govt. Go The Form Say Na Them Holy Pass... Yeye People!!!

Anonymous said...

The wicked will never go unpunished and whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. It doesn't matter what any judiciary systems thinks or rules.

Unknown said...

hmmmm this is really a nice one...

nwachuchu said...

very sad

nwachuchu said...

very sad

Unknown said...

Na wao oooo

nwachuchu said...

very sad

nwachuchu said...

very sad

Juijui said...

It's a pity.

Juijui said...

It's a pity

Unknown said...

lawyers are not liars....what we call evidence is whaf you call lies!

Unknown said...

lawyers are not liars....what we call evidence is whaf you call lies!

Unknown said...

It is well....

MacSpeedy said...

Some people just like to use "big" English to appear enlightened. Bros, circumstantial evidence means evidence that's based on speculations and holds no water. Thank me later.

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