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Anni Dewani: Honeymoon Murder and the Corruption at the Heart of South Africa
Episode 129
Monday, 15 September, 2025

In this episode of The Compendium, we uncover the haunting story of Anni Dewani’s honeymoon murder — a crime that spiralled into South Africa’s most notorious scandal. From the staged hijacking in Gugulethu to Shrien Dewani’s dramatic trial and acquittal, the case exposed corruption, plea bargains, CCTV footage, and forensic battles that shook a nation. What really happened to Anni Dewani, and why does the truth remain so fiercely disputed? We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: The Honeymoon Murder - Panarama Murder of Anni Dewani - Wikipedia Anni: The Honeymoon Murder - TV Mini Series IMDB Anni Dewani: A Father's Story - by Vinod Hindocha Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll Community & Calls to Action ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast 🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com ❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon 📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.