Western Cape authorities have launched an "intense search" for the killer of honeymooner Anni Dewani, 28
Albert Fritz, Western Cape MEC for Community Safety, said the search was "at a crucial stage and we are not prepared to risk jeopardising this process by communicating details of the investigation".
Anni, a Swedish citizen of Ugandan-Asian descent, and her husband Shrien Dewani, a millionaire British businessman, were on honeymoon in South Africa when they asked their driver to show them Gugulethu township, near Cape Town.
The couple were allegedly hijacked by two men who sped off in the VW bus in which they were travelling.
Shrien was dropped off in Harare, Khayelitsha, an hour later and the body of his wife was discovered on the back seat of the abandoned vehicle in Lingelethu West just after 7am on Sunday.
In a joint statement issued yesterday, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and national Police Commissioner Bheki Cele urged "the citizens of Gugulethu and surrounding areas, in partnership with the police, to triple their actions in ensuring that these scoundrels are speedily apprehended".
Mthethwa also "emphasised" to visitors that police operations alone could not resolve crime. "Tourists have a critical role to play as well. As they would do in any country across the world, we urge them to exercise caution and notably when they need general information, to consult the one-stop tourist information resources," said Mthethwa.
The Herald reports that messages of support from South Africa and abroad are pouring in on a Facebook profile entitled "Memory of Anni Dewani".
Sunita Patel said: "Ever since I heard the tragic news this morning ... i keep thinking back to fond childhood memories. Mum was telling me all about the fantastic wedding plans a few weeks ago ... i cant believe it".
Another one, Therese Eklund, said: "She was so beautiful, I can not understand who would want to hurt her. She was a wonderful person".
Margit Marent wrote: "I am not proud to be South African or Capetonian today - what a senseless tragedy. My heart goes out to her husband and loved ones who have to go on without her".
Intense cop hunt for honeymoon killers
Western Cape authorities have launched an "intense search" for the killer of honeymooner Anni Dewani, 28
Albert Fritz, Western Cape MEC for Community Safety, said the search was "at a crucial stage and we are not prepared to risk jeopardising this process by communicating details of the investigation".
Anni, a Swedish citizen of Ugandan-Asian descent, and her husband Shrien Dewani, a millionaire British businessman, were on honeymoon in South Africa when they asked their driver to show them Gugulethu township, near Cape Town.
The couple were allegedly hijacked by two men who sped off in the VW bus in which they were travelling.
Shrien was dropped off in Harare, Khayelitsha, an hour later and the body of his wife was discovered on the back seat of the abandoned vehicle in Lingelethu West just after 7am on Sunday.
In a joint statement issued yesterday, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and national Police Commissioner Bheki Cele urged "the citizens of Gugulethu and surrounding areas, in partnership with the police, to triple their actions in ensuring that these scoundrels are speedily apprehended".
Mthethwa also "emphasised" to visitors that police operations alone could not resolve crime. "Tourists have a critical role to play as well. As they would do in any country across the world, we urge them to exercise caution and notably when they need general information, to consult the one-stop tourist information resources," said Mthethwa.
The Herald reports that messages of support from South Africa and abroad are pouring in on a Facebook profile entitled "Memory of Anni Dewani".
Sunita Patel said: "Ever since I heard the tragic news this morning ... i keep thinking back to fond childhood memories. Mum was telling me all about the fantastic wedding plans a few weeks ago ... i cant believe it".
Another one, Therese Eklund, said: "She was so beautiful, I can not understand who would want to hurt her. She was a wonderful person".
Margit Marent wrote: "I am not proud to be South African or Capetonian today - what a senseless tragedy. My heart goes out to her husband and loved ones who have to go on without her".
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