Shrien Dewani denies organising the killing of his new bride. Photo: bbc

Xolile Mngeni was convicted of murder by a judge in Cape Town.

His co-accused have said they shot dead Mrs Dewani, 28, on the orders of her husband Shrien Dewani, who is from the English city of Bristol.

Mr Dewani denies plotting to kill his wife. A British court has halted his extradition, citing his mental health.

Mngeni's trial had been repeatedly delayed while he had surgery to remove a brain tumour, but a judge ruled he was fit to face justice.

His lawyer said he suffered blackouts and had problems with his memory, reports the AP news agency.

The BBC's Milton Nkosi, who was in court, says Mngeni looked stony-faced throughout the judgement.

He denied the charges but Judge Robert Henney said the accused's "evidence was riddled with inconsistencies and untruths".

He used a walking-frame to go down the stairs to the cells from the dock.

The case has received massive public attention in both the UK and South Africa.

Taxi driver Zola Tongo says he was approached by Mr Dewani, who offered him about $2,100 (£1,340) to organise the killing and make it look like a carjacking.

He was sentenced to 18 years in prison following a plea bargain.

In August, Mziwamadoda Qwabe was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting Mrs Dewani.