Mathibela v S (CC149/2016) [2021] ZAGPPHC 705 (27 October 2021)

Mathibela v S (CC149/2016) [2021] ZAGPPHC 705 (27 October 2021)

The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate any circumstances that are sufficiently out of the ordinary to be deemed exceptional for the purposes of section 60(11)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act. The applicant's financial and health concerns were found to be commonplace and adequately addressed during incarceration. His previous violation of bail conditions undermined trust in his compliance with future bail terms. The seriousness of the charges, the existence of a prima facie case, and the likelihood of a substantial sentence increased the risk of absconding. The interests of justice, public peace, and the administration of criminal justice outweighed the applicant's...

Citation
[2021] ZAGPPHC 705
Parties
Applicant: Vusi Reginald Mathibela; Respondent: State
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
27 October 2021
Case Number
CC149/2016
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Application for Bail Pending Trial
Outcome
Application for bail dismissed.
Judges
Munzhelele
Legal Topics
Bail Application, Exceptional Circumstances, Schedule 6 Offences, Prima Facie Evidence, Flight Risk, Interests of Justice
Criminal Law Bail Application Exceptional Circumstances Schedule 6 Offences Prima Facie Evidence Flight Risk Interests of Justice

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Parties

Vusi Reginald Mathibela

Applicant

State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Application for Bail Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has discharged the burden under section 60(11)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act to show exceptional circumstances justifying release on bail for a Schedule 6 offence.
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's personal circumstances and health issues constitute exceptional circumstances.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's previous violation of bail conditions precludes the granting of bail.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate any circumstances that are sufficiently out of the ordinary to be deemed exceptional for the purposes of section 60(11)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act. The applicant's financial and health concerns were found to be commonplace and adequately addressed during incarceration. His previous violation of bail conditions undermined trust in his compliance with future bail terms. The seriousness of the charges, the existence of a prima facie case, and the likelihood of a substantial sentence increased the risk of absconding. The interests of justice, public peace, and the administration of criminal justice outweighed the applicant's...

Court Disposition

Application for bail dismissed.

Orders

  • The application for bail is dismissed.