Deborah Chan
The murder of Anni Dewani is the focus of a documentary that investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death while on honeymoon in South Africa with her husband, Shrien Dewani. The newlyweds' taxi was hijacked at gunpoint and Anni was found dead the next day. The documentary is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+, Apple TV, and YouTube TV.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Streaming Platforms | Discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube TV, Max, Max Amazon Channel, Discovery+ Amazon Channel |
| Availability | Available in the U.S. nationwide |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Subject | Anni Dewani's murder in South Africa while on honeymoon with her husband Shrien Dewani |
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What You'll Learn
Watch on YouTube TV, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Discovery+
You can watch "Anni: The Honeymoon Murder" on Apple TV. The documentary details the infamous and mysterious murder of Anni Dewani in South Africa while on her honeymoon with her husband, Shrien.
The documentary is also available to stream on Discovery+ and the Discovery+ Amazon Channel. You can also watch it for free with ads on Discovery+.
"Anni: The Honeymoon Murder" is not currently available on YouTube TV. However, you can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
In November 2010, British millionaire Shrien Dewani and his new wife, Anni, travelled to Cape Town, South Africa, for their honeymoon. Their trip soon turned into a nightmare when they were hijacked at gunpoint during a taxi journey back to their hotel. The next morning, Anni was found dead, having been shot. Anni's murder became one of the world's most talked-about headlines, and the truth about who was responsible for her death remained unclear for years.
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The case: Anni and Shrien's honeymoon in South Africa
On 29 October 2010, Anni Hindocha married Shrien Dewani near Mumbai, India. The couple, who had met in London in 2009, travelled to South Africa for their honeymoon. On 13 November 2010, just three weeks after their wedding, Anni was murdered.
The newlyweds had embarked on a private tour of the townships outside Cape Town, where they were staying. At about 10:45 pm, their taxi driver, Zola Tongo, stopped at an intersection in Gugulethu, a township near Cape Town. Two armed men hijacked the vehicle. Tongo was ejected from the taxi, and Shrien was robbed of his money, wallet, watch and phone. He was also ejected from the car and found by a bystander who called the police.
The following morning, Anni's father-in-law, Prakash Dewani, called her parents in Sweden. "Anni's been kidnapped," he said. Anni's father, Vinod, tried to stay calm. "We will sort out something," he said. "We'll go to South Africa and pay them what they want, and we will get her free." But when Shrien got on the phone, he repeated, "I could not take care of her."
At 7:50 am on 14 November, Anni was found dead in the back of the taxi. She had been shot in the neck. Her watch, bracelet, handbag and phone were missing, and the items stolen were valued at R90,000 (USD 6089).
Three arrests were made in the days following the crime: hijackers Mziwamadoda Qwabe and Xolile Mngeni, and hotel receptionist Monde Mbolombo. Qwabe and Mbolombo later alleged that the crime had been a premeditated murder for hire, orchestrated by Anni's husband. Tongo also changed his story, claiming that Shrien had offered him 15,000 rand (£1,400) to kill his wife. Shrien was extradited from the UK to South Africa to face trial but was ultimately acquitted by a Western Cape High Court in December 2014.
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The crime: Anni is kidnapped and murdered
In 2010, Shrien Dewani, a British millionaire, and his new Swedish wife Anni travelled to Cape Town, South Africa, for their honeymoon. Their trip soon turned into a tragic disaster when their taxi was hijacked at gunpoint. Anni was kidnapped, and her body was found the next day; she had been shot.
Anni's murder became one of South Africa's most infamous and mysterious crimes. It also made headlines worldwide, and the truth about who was responsible for her death remained unclear for years. Anni's family was desperate to find out what had happened and why she had died. The police investigation involved searching for the taxi driver, Tongo, who was now a suspect. Tongo turned himself in and arranged a plea bargain, revealing a shocking story that altered the course of the investigation.
The case took another twist when journalists received a call from someone named 'The German Master', who claimed that Shrien Dewani held a secret that could provide a motive for Anni's murder. Shrien was eventually extradited to South Africa to stand trial for murder. At the trial, his defence team made a stunning revelation.
Anni's murder remains a shocking and tragic event that has captivated and puzzled people worldwide. The search for justice and answers continues, with many still seeking to understand the truth behind Anni's kidnapping and murder.
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The investigation: Police search for the taxi driver
You can watch 'Anni: The Honeymoon Murder' on Discovery+, Apple TV, and YouTube TV. The documentary series includes testimony from the lawyers, police, and those involved, as Anni's family tries to understand why she was murdered.
On 13 November 2010, Anni Ninna Dewani and her husband Shrien Dewani were on their honeymoon in South Africa. They had hired a taxi driver, Zola Tongo, to drive them through the city and act as a tour guide. Tongo drove the couple to a restaurant in the Strand suburb, where they had dinner. After their meal, Tongo drove them back into Gugulethu. Shortly after turning off the main road, two armed men hijacked the taxi. Tongo was ejected from the vehicle, and Shrien Dewani was robbed of his valuables. He was also thrown out of the taxi a short while later.
The police were called, and Tongo reported the hijacking at a police station in Gugulethu, claiming he was an unknowing victim. However, his story changed when faced with evidence of his involvement and the allegations of his fellow conspirators, who claimed it was a "murder for hire" plot instigated by Shrien Dewani. Tongo eventually admitted to his role in the crime and implicated Shrien Dewani as the mastermind.
The investigation led to the arrests of Mziwamadoda Qwabe and Xolile Mngeni, who were identified through a tip-off and a palm print found on the abandoned taxi, respectively. Monde Mbolombo, a hotel receptionist, was also arrested after his name was provided to the police by Qwabe. All three confessed to their involvement in the crime, which they initially described as an unintentionally fatal robbery and kidnapping. However, they later changed their stories to allege that it was a premeditated murder orchestrated by Shrien Dewani.
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The trial: Shrien is extradited to South Africa
Shrien Dewani, the British man accused of orchestrating his wife Anni's murder during their honeymoon in South Africa, was extradited from the UK to South Africa in April 2014. Dewani, a millionaire businessman, had been fighting removal from the UK on the grounds that he was suffering from mental health issues, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. He was flown from Bristol Airport after losing his extradition battle, which had been ongoing since 2011 when the initial ruling was made.
In South Africa, Dewani was expected to appear at the Western Cape High Court, where he would be formally charged. He was accompanied by a doctor, nurse, and police officers during the journey, given his status as a patient and suspect in police custody. The South African justice department stated that journalists would be allowed to film inside the courtroom, but all cameras must be switched off upon the judge's entrance. Dewani's trial was tentatively scheduled for September, pending a determination of his fitness to stand trial.
The case attracted significant media attention, with television broadcast trucks gathering at the Western Cape High Court in Cape Town. Anni Dewani's murder, which occurred in November 2010, had become one of South Africa's most infamous and mysterious crimes. Anni, 28, was shot in the neck while travelling in a taxi with her husband on the outskirts of Cape Town. Three other men were convicted in connection with her death: Xolile Mngeni, a South African convicted of premeditated murder for shooting Anni; Zola Tongo, a taxi driver who admitted his involvement and was jailed for 18 years; and Mziwamadoda Qwabe, another accomplice who pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year sentence.
Despite the efforts of his legal team, which included a surprise bid to be tried in Britain due to his mental state, Dewani ultimately lost his battle against extradition. A panel of three judges, led by Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, ruled that it would not be "unjust and oppressive" to extradite him, provided that the South African government gave an undertaking regarding the length of time he would be kept in the country without a trial. This undertaking was indicated by the South African government, clearing the way for Dewani's extradition.
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