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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'.

209 comments:

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

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  2. Hmmmmm! Juliette (slimisbold@yahoo.com)

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

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  4. Hmmmmm God would avenge her death

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  5. He's a Muntula....

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

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  6. 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!!

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  7. 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.

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

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

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

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  10. 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

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

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  12. Oky.gud for him.poor justice

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

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

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

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  16. Hmmmm.let God be the final judge.

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

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  18. 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#

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

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

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

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  22. Not Kool at all
    Iykestiflar@yahoo.com

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  23. 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***

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

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  25. 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

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  26. Acquitted ke. Wow na wah o (Maurennnenna)

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

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

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

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

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  31. 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£»»

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


    THAFINEXX

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

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  34. >>>>> 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...<<<<

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  35. Touching!! emmydreezy@gmail.com

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  36. Seen! emmydreezy@gmail.com

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

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


    @jessyangels4love

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  39. 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

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  40. Hmmmm. What's the world turning to!

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  41. God only is the impartial jugde

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  42. Horrible.
    With all the evidence????

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

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

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  45. I can't believe this

    #Commenting thru Glo 4G LTE

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  46. Something is seriously wrong with our world today, honestly

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  47. 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

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  48. hummm nawaooo okyoooo. njkalu@yahoo.com

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

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

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  51. 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

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

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  53. Hmmm injustice. The judge must have beeb bribed.

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  54. U see.. Nigerian is nt d only corrupt country

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  55. 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.

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

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

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  58. leave that to God guys. sorry

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  59. linda ikeji's boo8 December 2014 at 14:26

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

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  60. oky seen. njkalu@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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  64. South Africa, home of crime in Africa

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  65. linda ikeji's boo8 December 2014 at 14:29

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

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

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  67. Na Wa for the justice system in South Africa

    ---#AUNTYLINDAgoddaughter#

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  68. Is she crying or smilling?





    Amakadarlyn@yahoo.com

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  69. dont judge linda fly_fire_fox@yahoo.com

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  70. Hmmm na waooo 4 some africa country judge system ooh

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  71. Hmmm na waooo 4 some africa country judiciary system ooh

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  72. Hmmm na waooo 4 some africa country judiciary system ooh

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  73. 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

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  74. 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.

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

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  76. 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

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  77. Injustice every where God pls Help Ur children

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  78. 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

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  79. smh at SA judicial system

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



    Ponzy4love5@gmail.com

    Nonso Okoh via SAMSUNG GALAXY SMART PHONE.

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  81. 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.

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  82. 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!

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  83. Ndukwemark@gmail.com

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  84. 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!

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  85. 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

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  86. We are really in the end time.

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

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

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  89. 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.

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

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

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  92. Your country justice system nko?

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  93. 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

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  94. chineloegwuatu@yahoo.com good 4 her

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  95. chineloegwuatu@yahoo.com chi ya mu anya

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  96. Amen!! Let God b d ultimate judge.

    Jesus is Lord.

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  97. Dts so sad. Hmconcept2000@gmail.com

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

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

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

    Mejidaniels@gmail.com. (•.•)

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  101. 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.

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  102. 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

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  103. 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

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

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


    @lwkmd_naija
    (twitter/ig)

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  106. Karma lives ...d bad people

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

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  108. 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.

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  109. Passing by. .olaiya.timi@gmail.com

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

    ~@iamjbankz SA to President Jonathan 2015~

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

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  112. 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!!!!!

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

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  114. 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.

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  115. I hate this country more everyday....

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

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  117. 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.

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

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

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

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  121. 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.

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  122. Money n lawyers. Mega4dave@gmail.com

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

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  124. Ridiculous!!

    Http://journalofapetitediva.blogspot.com

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  125. 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

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  126. SA dem be wayo. benotekcomputers@gmail.com

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  127. 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

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

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  129. Eiyaah. There is God. Obumnemeudeze@gmail.com

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  130. 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.

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  131. hmmmm this is really a nice one...

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

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

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