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One of Anni Dewani's killers has reportedly applied for medical parole. Correctional services says the request is being processed.
26 -year old Xolile Mngeni was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2011.
He was admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town in June.
The Western Cape High Court jailed Mngeni for life in 2012 for killing Dewani.
Her husband Shrien was extradited from Britain to South Africa in April and is charged with murder, kidnapping, and defeating the ends of justice.
He could stand trial by October if a mental health panel finds he is fit.
He is currently undergoing psychiatric observation at Valkenberg Hospital.
