A KwaZulu-Natal judge on Wednesday said he would pronounce judgment in 10 days, prompting former wrestling promoter Shane Jaipal to shout "I've won the case".

His pre-emptive statement came after Justice Hillary Squires heard argument from state advocate Santhos Manilall and defence counsel Chris Snyman.

Jaipal has pleaded not guilty to murdering Argentina Loutsaris by forcing her car off the road, dousing her with petrol and setting her alight on October 21, 1997.

Judgment will be passed on July 7.

With acknowledgement to Independent Online.