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S v Lewies - review (82/2021) [2021] ZAECGHC 49 (28 April 2021)
On automatic review, the High Court set aside a suspended fine for a child offender and substituted a caution and discharge, citing poverty and sentencing principles.
S v Khumalo (A804/16) [2016] ZAGPPHC 1005 (24 November 2016)
On special review, the High Court confirmed a conviction and sentence for theft, despite concerns that the magistrate did not properly probe the accused’s ability to pay a fine.
S v Demele (CA&R 153/2013) [2013] ZAECGHC 64 (5 June 2013)
High Court review of a magistrate’s sentence for housebreaking and theft. The court found the fine inappropriate in light of the accused’s means and substituted a wholly suspended sentence.
S v Mahlomola (716/2011) [2011] ZAFSHC 171 (3 November 2011)
The High Court confirmed the conviction for dealing in dagga but found the original fine shockingly inappropriate, substituting a lower fine and suspended imprisonment.
S v Wildeman (20021592) [2002] ZAWCHC 32 (14 June 2002)
On automatic review, the court confirmed a theft conviction but found the sentence too severe for a 19-year-old first offender with limited means.
S v Gqobozo (P1272/2002) [2002] ZAWCHC 6; 2005 (1) SACR 589 (C) (17 February 2002)
On review, the High Court confirmed a theft conviction but set aside a fine imposed without proof of value or proper inquiry into the accused’s means.
S v Setatampe (113/01) [2001] ZANWHC 50 (15 November 2001)
High Court review of a sentence for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The court found the fine excessive, confirmed conviction, and substituted a lower suspended sentence.
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