Cape Town – Murder accused Shrien Dewani is mentally fit to stand trial, a panel of experts has found, the Western Cape High Court heard on Friday.
A report by a panel of experts compiled a report following Dewani’s stay at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital where he was under assessment.
The finding by the panel was unanimous, reporters in court tweeted.
There will be a pre-trial hearing on 9 September and the trial will commence on 6 October.
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