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A man accused of arranging his wife's killing on their honeymoon has been remanded to a psychiatric hospital in South Africa. | 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, 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. | 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. |
Mr Dewani, from Bristol, denies murder. | 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. | 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 taken directly to the court where the prosecution and defence agreed he should be remanded to Valkenberg psychiatric hospital. | He was taken directly to the court where the prosecution and defence agreed he should be remanded to Valkenberg psychiatric hospital. |
The case has been postponed to 12 May. | The case has been postponed to 12 May. |
'Uncovering the truth' | |
In a statement, Mr Dewani's family said he "remains committed to proving his innocence" and "uncovering the truth behind his wife's murder". | |
They added: "The extradition process has resulted in a number of assurances being provided by the South African authorities in relation to his continued hospital treatment. | |
"We are grateful to the South African authorities for these assurances. Shrien's family and his legal team have every confidence in the South African judicial system. | |
"We look forward to his health improving, his name being cleared and there being an end to this legal trauma for all involved." | |
The family of Swedish national Mrs Dewani welcomed the extradition adding on Monday that justice is "the only thing in our minds". | |
'Peculiar medical condition' | |
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." |
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. |
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. | 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. |
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. |