As we close in on the end of a decade, we take a look back at some of the most shocking and gripping crime and court stories from the past 10 years.
Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his then girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. African News Agency and SuppliedHenri van Breda killed his parents and brother.Rob Packham murdered his wife Gill.SHRIEN Dewani and his wife Anni. She was murdered while they were on honeymoon in SA.MINENTLE Lekhatha was raped and murdered.Jason Rohde murdered his wife Susan.
The couple’s cab driver, Zola Tongo, told the court he had been offered money by Dewani to help stage her death. While driving in Gugulethu, Tongo said they were “hijacked” and Anni shot in Litha Park, Khayelitsha. In his plea agreement, he said he was not there for the shooting, but pleaded guilty to kidnapping, robbery, murder and obstruction of justice.
The court heard that R15000 was offered by Dewani to have his wife murdered. Tongo said he was offered R5000 of the R15000 for his involvement. Mziwamadoda Qwabe, a co-accused, pleaded guilty to robbery, kidnapping, murder and firearm charges. He is spending 25 years behind bars.
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