South Africa Case Law

S v Chirihoru and Others (35/2022;36/2022;37;2022;38;2022;39/2022;40/2022;41/2022;42/2022;43;2022;44/2022;45/2022;46/2022;47/2022;48/2022)

S v Chirihoru and Others (35/2022;36/2022;37;2022;38;2022;39/2022;40/2022;41/2022;42/2022;43;2022;44/2022;45/2022;46/2022;47/2022;48/2022) [2022] ZALMPPHC 40 (19 July 2022)

Court

Limpopo High Court, Polokwane

Case number

35/2022;36/2022;37;2022;38;2022;39/2022;40/2022;41/2022;42/2022;43;2022;44/2022;45/2022;46/2022;47/2022;48/2022

Judges

Kganyago, Naude-Odendaal

The court found that the accused were convicted of offences under the incorrect statute without proper amendment of the charge sheets, violating their right to a fair trial. The magistrate failed to follow the procedures set out in section 86 of the Criminal Procedure Act, resulting in convictions for non-existent offences. The striking off of certain matters from the roll was motivated by personal disagreement rather than legal grounds and constituted gross irregularity. The proceedings were not in accordance with justice and must be set aside.

Source excerpt

• Defective Charge Sheet
• Fair Trial Rights
• Amendment Of Charges
• Review Proceedings
• Magistrate Conduct

Lebaka and Another v Road Traffic Management Corporation (J1063/2016)

Lebaka and Another v Road Traffic Management Corporation (J1063/2016) [2016] ZALCJHB 206 (10 June 2016)

Court

Labour Court Johannesburg

Case number

J1063/2016

Judge

Tlhotlhalemaje

Urgent labour application dismissed for lack of urgency, no exceptional basis for intervention, and available statutory remedies after the disciplinary process.

• Disciplinary Code And Procedure
• Precautionary Suspension
• Jurisdiction Of Labour Court
• Urgency In Labour Applications
• Amendment Of Charges
• Alternative Remedies