Radio NZ
May 21 2008; 16:30

Gwaze not guilty

A Christchurch man has been found not guilty of the sexual violation and murder of his 10 year old niece.

Charlene Makaza died in January last year.

Her uncle, George Gwaze, was charged with her murder and sexual violation,.

A jury has just cleared him of the charges, prompting a loud uproar from his family inside the court.

His wife collapsed on the floor as other family members leapt up shouting "Yes! God is good."

Outside, Mr Gwaze said he was very relieved.

The jury delivered its verdict after three and a half hours of deliberations.