Shongwe v S (991/2019)
Shongwe v S (991/2019) [2024] ZASCA 127 (26 September 2024)
The Supreme Court of Appeal found that the high court correctly inferred premeditation from the appellant's conduct, including the tying and suffocation of the deceased, locking of doors, and possession of the deceased's property. The appellant's version that the intention to steal was formed after the killing was rejected, as the facts demonstrated a well-orchestrated plan to kill and rob. The court held that the appellant's actions amounted to premeditated murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances, not mere theft. The appeal against both convictions was dismissed as the evidence ove…
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- Premeditated Murder
- Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
- Asphyxia Due To Ligature Strangulation
- Alibi Defence
- Intention To Steal