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Motepe v S (Appeal) (CA25/2021) [2025] ZANWHC 95 (2 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a rape conviction, finding the complainant credible, the appellant’s version improbable, and consent not proved.
Matsimela and Another v S (A16/2021) [2021] ZALMPPHC 76 (26 October 2021)
The High Court dismissed a rape appeal, upholding convictions and life sentences after finding the complainant did not consent and no substantial mitigation existed.
Shai v S (A14/2019) [2020] ZALMPPHC 82 (21 October 2020)
The High Court dismissed the conviction appeal for rape but upheld the sentence appeal, reducing life imprisonment to 10 years.
Otto v S (988/2016) [2017] ZASCA 114; 2019 (3) SA 189 (WCC) (21 September 2017)
The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed Otto’s appeal against rape conviction and 22-year sentence, finding lack of consent and intention proved.
A S v S (349/10) [2011] ZASCA 52 (30 March 2011)
Appeal against an indecent assault conviction dismissed. The court held that the single child witness was credible, and the minor inconsistencies did not undermine the conviction.
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