S v Mudau (SS93/2022) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1088 (3 March 2023)
The court found that all elements of the offence had been admitted by the accused. In the absence of any dispute or contrary evidence, the court was satisfied that the requirements for conviction were met and accordingly found the accused guilty as charged.
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- Citation
- [2023] ZAGPJHC 1088
- Parties
- Applicant: The State; Defendant: Mulalo Lucky Mudau
- Court
- South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Case Number
- SS93/2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Law / Trial
- Outcome
- The accused is found guilty as charged.
- Judges
- Karam
- Legal Topics
- Guilt on Admission, Elements of Offence
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Parties
The State
Applicant
Mulalo Lucky Mudau
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Law / Trial
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused admitted all elements of the offence.
- 2 Whether the accused is guilty as charged.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that all elements of the offence had been admitted by the accused. In the absence of any dispute or contrary evidence, the court was satisfied that the requirements for conviction were met and accordingly found the accused guilty as charged.
Court Disposition
The accused is found guilty as charged.
Orders
- The accused, Mulalo Lucky Mudau, is convicted as charged.
Full Case Text
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11 paragraphs
IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA
GAUTENG LOCAL DIVISION, JOHANNESBURG
CASE NO: SS93/2022
DATE: 03-03-2023
In the matter between
THE STATE And MULALO LUCKY MUDAU Accused
J U D G M E N T
KARAM, AJ: The Court is satisfied that all the elements of the offence have been admitted and accordingly, Mr Mudau, you are found guilty as charged.
KARAM, AJ
JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT
DATE: 03.03.23