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Criminal Law [2025] ZAECMKHC 48

J.S v S (Appeal) (CA&R23/2025)

J.S v S (Appeal) (CA&R23/2025) [2025] ZAECMKHC 48; 2025 (2) SACR 204 (ECMk) (29 May 2025)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda
Case number
CA&R 23/2025
Judges
V P Noncembu, N Molony

The High Court upheld an appeal in a rape case, finding the child complainant’s evidence inadmissible because she was not properly sworn or admonished.

  • Child Witness Evidence
  • Admissibility Of Unsworn Testimony
  • Rape
  • Competency Of Witness
  • Cautionary Rule
  • Fair Trial Rights
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