Sunday, December 12, 2010

Dewani: Hit man's lawyer wants his clients case 'fast tracked

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A lawyer for one of the men accused of killing Anni Dewani on Sunday said he wants the bail hearing for his client fast tracked. Mziwamadoda Qwabe is believed to be one of the hit-men in the case.

Dewani was killed last month and her husband Shrien has been accused of masterminding the murder. Taxi driver Zola Tongo has already been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the murder.

Qwabe and Xolile Mnguni are expected in court next February but Qwabe’s Lawyer Thabo Nogemane said he would like the process speeded up.

“Already we have been in touch with NPA [National Prosecuting Authority] to inform them that we want to bring the bail application as soon as possible,” said Nogemane.