Mechanic’s ‘well-reasoned plan’ to kill

A RESERVOIR Hills man, who allegedly shot dead his friend “in cold blood”, struggled to establish his version of events during cross-examination at the Durban High Court on Friday.

Ashen Vishnudath, a mechanic, has been charged with the March 2019 murder of Navandren Govender, also a mechanic, who specialised in restoring vehicles.

Vishnuduth told the court he was in a “tussle” with Govender, who drew a firearm, while they tried to conclude a car deal between themselves.

Three shots went off during the