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Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani to appear in court Shrien Dewani remanded to SA psychiatric hospital
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A man accused of arranging his wife's killing on their honeymoon will appear in a South African court later. A man accused of arranging his wife's killing on their honeymoon has been remanded to a psychiatric hospital in South Africa.
Shrien Dewani, 34, is accused of ordering the murder of 28-year-old Anni, who was shot in the country in November 2010. He denies murder. Shrien Dewani, 34, appeared at Western Cape High Court accused of ordering the murder of 28-year-old Anni Dewani who was shot on the outskirts of Cape Town in November 2010.
The Bristol businessman was extradited from the UK on Monday night after a three year legal battle against being sent back to the country. Mr Dewani, from Bristol, denies murder.
He was extradited from the UK on Monday night after a three year legal battle to avoid returning to South Africa.
Mr Dewani landed in Cape Town on a private plane shortly after 08:00 BST.Mr Dewani landed in Cape Town on a private plane shortly after 08:00 BST.
He was expected to appear at Western Cape High Court at 10:30 BST (11:30 local time) but proceedings have been delayed. He was taken directly to the court where the prosecution and defence agreed he should be remanded to Valkenberg psychiatric hospital.
The family of Swedish national Mrs Dewani welcomed the extradition. They are expected to attend the court hearing. The case has been postponed to 12 May.
The family of Swedish national Mrs Dewani welcomed the extradition.
A spokesman for the South Africa department of justice, Mthunzi Mhaga, confirmed it chartered a plane to transport Mr Dewani, a medical doctor, nurse and members of the South African police service and Interpol to South Africa.A spokesman for the South Africa department of justice, Mthunzi Mhaga, confirmed it chartered a plane to transport Mr Dewani, a medical doctor, nurse and members of the South African police service and Interpol to South Africa.
He added that a private aircraft was chosen for security reasons and because of Mr Dewani's "peculiar medical condition" which needed to be monitored.He added that a private aircraft was chosen for security reasons and because of Mr Dewani's "peculiar medical condition" which needed to be monitored.
"The situation in a commercial fight had the potential to exacerbate it," he said."The situation in a commercial fight had the potential to exacerbate it," he said.
"It was therefore paramount that his return to the country is hazard free in order to ensure that he eventually makes that court appearance without hindrance.""It was therefore paramount that his return to the country is hazard free in order to ensure that he eventually makes that court appearance without hindrance."
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Mr Dewani and his wife were held at gunpoint while being driven in a taxi through Gugulethu township near Cape Town.Mr Dewani and his wife were held at gunpoint while being driven in a taxi through Gugulethu township near Cape Town.
He was thrown from the car later that night and the body of Mrs Dewani was found the next day with a single gunshot wound to the neck.He was thrown from the car later that night and the body of Mrs Dewani was found the next day with a single gunshot wound to the neck.
It is understood Mr Dewani's legal team could apply for bail during his hearing. Mr Dewani was compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act in the UK after being diagnosed as suffering from severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
If that is refused, he will be taken to the high-care wing of Valkenberg, a psychiatric facility, the BBC's Karen Schoonbee in Cape Town understands.
Mr Dewani is being compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act after being diagnosed as suffering from severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
South African authorities have said that if Mr Dewani is not fit to stand trial within 18 months he would be returned to the UK.South African authorities have said that if Mr Dewani is not fit to stand trial within 18 months he would be returned to the UK.
Three men have already been convicted in connection with Mrs Dewani's death.Three men have already been convicted in connection with Mrs Dewani's death.