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Criminal Law [2009] ZAGPPHC 296

S v Machaba and Others (SH91/09)

S v Machaba and Others (SH91/09) [2009] ZAGPPHC 296 (29 September 2009)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
SH91/09
Judges
C Botha, CJ Eksteen

The High Court confirmed robbery convictions and held that section 51(2) minimum-sentencing provisions do not bind magistrates’ courts.

  • Jurisdiction Of Magistrates Courts
  • Minimum Sentencing Legislation
  • Application Of Section 51 2
  • Referral For Sentence
  • Aggravating Circumstances
  • Magistrates-court-jurisdiction
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