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Davids v S (A 56 / 2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 225; 2025 (1) SACR 650 (WCC) (28 August 2024)
The High Court set aside an assault conviction for lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt and reduced a kidnapping sentence to 12 months, mostly suspended.
D.S.M v S (A76/23) [2024] ZAGPPHC 630 (26 June 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence for rape, kidnapping, assault and breach of a domestic violence order, upholding the life sentence.
S v Govender and Another (CCD22/2022) [2023] ZAKZDHC 59 (18 August 2023)
The High Court imposed direct imprisonment on two brothers convicted of attempted murder and assaults, finding correctional supervision unsuitable given the seriousness of the crimes.
M.L v S (A113/2022) [2023] ZAGPJHC 490 (16 May 2023)
The High Court upheld an appeal against convictions for kidnapping, rape and assault, finding the evidence did not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
S v Likgopo (SS32/2022) [2022] ZAGPJHC 1029 (23 November 2022)
The High Court convicted the accused of two murders, robbery, theft, attempted murder, firearm and ammunition possession, and assault, while acquitting on two counts.
Pretorius v S (A131/2021) [2022] ZAGPPHC 482 (5 July 2022)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, upholding the trial court’s credibility findings.
S v Mokoena (CC27/2021) [2022] ZAGPPHC 504 (22 June 2022)
Sentencing judgment in a murder and attempted murder case, where the High Court imposed 25 years' imprisonment for murder and concurrent terms for the remaining counts.
Hlohlolo v S (A73/2021) [2022] ZAFSHC 3 (12 January 2022)
The appeal court found that the trial court did not misdirect itself in imposing the sentence. The appellant's personal circumstances were generic and did not outweigh the gravity of the offence, which involved an unprovoked and violent attack resulting in serious injuries. The appellant had a history of violent crimes, committed while on parole and during a suspended sentence, demonstrating a propensity for violence and disregard for the justice system. The court was not persuaded of genuine remorse, as the appellant only admitted guilt after the complainant's testimony and expressed remorse…
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De Witt v S (A228/2019) [2021] ZAFSHC 297 (12 November 2021)
Appeal against convictions and sentence for assault, arson, protection-order breach and ammunition possession. Count 5 was set aside; the other convictions and sentences were confirmed.
S v Matyaleni (CC25/2020) [2021] ZAECGHC 14 (17 February 2021)
The High Court convicted the accused on ten counts, including rape, robbery and assault, relying on witness evidence, medical findings and DNA matches.
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