Dewani SA extradition is approved

28 September 2011 Last updated at 11:02 ET

Shrien Dewani denies any involvement in his wife’s killing

The home secretary has approved the extradition of a man accused of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon in South Africa.

Shrien Dewani denies any involvement in the death of his wife Anni, 28, in Cape Town. South African authorities want him extradited to stand trial.

A judge ruled the 31-year-old Bristol businessman could be extradited but Theresa May had to approve the move.

Mr Dewani has 14 days to lodge an appeal against the decision.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “On Monday 26 September the home secretary, having carefully considered all relevant matters, signed an order for Shrien Prakash Dewani’s extradition to South Africa.

“Mr Dewani now has the opportunity, within 14 days, to appeal to the High Court against the decision of the district judge and/or the home secretary.”

Mrs Dewani, from Sweden, was shot after a cab the couple were travelling in was hijacked in the Gugulethu township last November.

Mr Dewani was released unharmed but Mrs Dewani’s body was later found in the abandoned car.

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