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Criminal Law [2023] ZAMPMBHC 32

Mathumbu v S (A34/ 2021)

Mathumbu v S (A34/ 2021) [2023] ZAMPMBHC 32 (30 May 2023)

Court
Mbombela High Court, Mpumalanga
Case number
A34/2021
Judges
Ratshibvumo, Greyling-Coetzer

The High Court dismissed Lucas Mathumbu’s appeal against his rape conviction and life sentence for raping a seven-year-old child.

  • Rape Of A Child
  • Mandatory Sentencing
  • Cautionary Rule For Child Witnesses
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Child-rape
  • Life-imprisonment
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