South Africa - Anni Dewani, 28, shot to death, Gugulethu, 13 Nov 2010 #1

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 2m2 minutes ago
#DewaniTrial @eNCAnews Qwabe says he cannot recall that Monde was scheduled to be present

VZ: Was Monde not deeply involved? Qwabe: Deeply involved is a strong word, sir, because he was only the link

VZthe reception of the hotel where Monde worked, there's CCTV footage& audio recordings.We have listened those

 

[PrimeSuspect]

sorry double post

 

[JudgeJudi]

VZ: What was Monde's role in this whole affair?

Qwabe: He was the one who put me in contact with Zola.

VZ is picking holes in Qwabe's previous statements to court, as well as affidavits made by Zola Tonga.

Van Zyl asks Qwabe why he phoned Monde on the Saturday. Qwabe can't give a clear answer - EWN's Rahima Essop

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/LIVE-Dewani-trial-day-3-20141009

 

[JudgeJudi]

Van Zyl asks Qwabe why he phoned Monde on the Saturday. Qwabe can't give a clear answer - EWN's Rahima Essop

VZ: Was Monde not deeply involved?

Qwabe: Deeply involved is a strong word, sir, because he was only the link.

Qwabe says he could have spoken to Monde again. Also says Monde was only link after Van Zyl asks if Monde was deeply involved.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/LIVE-Dewani-trial-day-3-20141009

 

[PrimeSuspect]

This is beginning to feel like pulling teeth. It's got me wondering how risky, or not, it is for these witnesses (already tried and convicted) giving evidence here that may contradict that given at their own trials. Could there be repercussions for them or are they home and dry so to speak.

They might have immunity from further prosecution.

 

[JudgeJudi]

Van Zyl says they have transcribed audio recordings from Colosseum hotel of meeting between Monde and Qwabe.

Dewani shifts in his seat as lawyer [VZ] takes out another file.

Van Zyl says at 16:02 on the Saturday, Monde spoke to Tongo for 38 sec.

Defence to play audio and then CCTV footage.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/LIVE-Dewani-trial-day-3-20141009

 

[JudgeJudi]

They might have immunity from further prosecution.

All baddies lie. They don't usually get anything for perjury unless they're otherwise found innocent.

 

[patCee]

The defence indicates it has transcribed audio recordings from hotel reception desk where Mbolombo worked. The recordings will be played later.

http://ewn.co.za/Features/dewani-live-blog

 

[JudgeJudi]

EWN Reporter @ewnreporter

#DewaniTrial Van Zyl:According to audio recordings. Monde tells Tongo the young men want gloves. RE

Qwabe says he doesn't know anything about white gloves.

At 16:02 on the Saturday there was a 107 second phone call between Monde and Qwabi.

Court now shown phone records between fixer Monde and killers Tongo and Qwabe to set out who said what and when ahead of murder

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/LIVE-Dewani-trial-day-3-20141009

 

[zwiebel]

I wonder if reporters will be given a copy of the calls timeline?

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 9m9 minutes ago
Qwabe: I don't know why he said that

VZ: Why did you call Monde that Saturday? Qwabe: I cannot recall that conversation.

Qwabe: I am not denying the calls. But he (Monde) was the link, sir. VZ: But this was the night of the hijack

Traverso: Do you remember speaking to him at all. Qwabe: Yes ma'am, but I don't recall what we spoke about

 

[JudgeJudi]

VZ: Do you dispute the calls?

Qwabe: No.

VZ: You also called him. why?

Qwabe: I don't recall the conversation, sir.

Van Zyl asks Qwabe why Monde called him four times on the night of the murder.

Judge Traverso: Do you remember speaking to him at all.

Qwabe: Yes ma'am, but I don't recall what we spoke about.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/LIVE-Dewani-trial-day-3-20141009


Judge being engaged again. Luv it.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

VZ: Do you dispute the calls?

Qwabe: No.

VZ: You also called him. why?

Qwabe: I don't recall the conversation, sir.

Van Zyl asks Qwabe why Monde called him four times on the night of the murder.

Judge Traverso: Do you remember speaking to him at all.

Qwabe: Yes ma'am, but I don't recall what we spoke about.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/LIVE-Dewani-trial-day-3-20141009


Judge being engaged again. Luv it.

I hope JMasipa is taking notes, lol.

 

[PrimeSuspect]

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 2m2 minutes ago
#DewaniTrial @eNCAnews

Van Zyl again refer to audio recordings from the Protea Hotel audio. The mics recorded Monde speaking to Qwabe

VZ: It seems these were your instructions. Qwabe: So, who would instruct me, sir?

Leigh-Anne Jansen ‏@LA_JANSEN 46s47 seconds ago
#DewaniTrial @eNCAnews

Court adjourns for tea break

 

[zwiebel]

Seems shocking to me that Monde was never charged.

 

[JudgeJudi]

EWN reporter: Van Zyl says audio recordings of calls show Monde telling Qwabe "it's that thing we were talking about it must happen today".

Van Zyl again refers to audio recordings from the Protea Hotel audio - mics recorded Monde speaking to Qwabe.

...Monde says in Xhosa, "that thing you spoke about, must happen tonight, my brother".

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Ne...day-3-20141009

 

[JudgeJudi]

VZ proposes to Qwabe: If one looks at the objective facts, Monde clearly played a role in the events of that night...

Court adjourns for tea.

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Ne...day-3-20141009

 

[patCee]

Seems shocking to me that Monde was never charged.

Monde was given immunity IIRC

 

[JudgeJudi]

I hope JMasipa is taking notes, lol.

She doesn't really have to ... she has the assessors, remember? They write the judgment, she reads it out in court, amending it as she goes along.

:shame:

 

[zwiebel]

I can't help feeling that in any other country where it's possible to hire a hitman cheap, Dewani's money would have been taken and then they'd have walked off, laughing at him. Or he'd have been shot as well.