A HOTEL receptionist granted immunity for his part in the honeymoon murder of a British businessman's new wife may yet face prosecution, a South African judge has said.

Monde Mbolombo was told he may be brought to book for his role in the death of model Anni Dewani in a rough Cape Town suburb four years ago. Her widower, Bristol entrepreneur Shrien Dewani, remains on trial for murder. He denies plotting to kill his wife.

Mbolombo has always admitted involvement in the plot, but was told he would not be convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and illegal possession of ammunition after he gave evidence in the case of gunman Xolile Mngeni, who was himself jailed two years ago.

But after giving evidence in the Dewani trial, judge Jeanette Traverso said: "I am not satisfied that the indemnity granted to you by judge (Robert) Henney applies to this case as well."

The trial continues.