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Gumede v S (A51/2017) [2021] ZAMPMHC 22 (24 May 2021)
Appeal against rape convictions and life sentence dismissed; the High Court found identity, age proof, and no basis to disturb the minimum sentence.
Smith v S (A273/16) [2017] ZAWCHC 2; 2017 (1) SACR 520 (WCC) (26 January 2017)
The High Court upheld Grant Matthew Smith’s conviction for conspiracy to murder but reduced his sentence from nine years to seven years.
Greenwood v S (20075/14) [2015] ZASCA 56 (30 March 2015)
The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against refusal of leave to appeal, holding that the appellant failed to show reasonable prospects of success.
Maruping v S (A231/2013) [2014] ZAFSHC 104 (27 June 2014)
The High Court upheld an appeal against rape conviction, finding material contradictions in the State’s evidence and setting aside both conviction and sentence.
Hanekom v S (A304/10) [2010] ZAWCHC 205; 2011 (1) SACR 430 (WCC) (6 October 2010)
Appeal against indecent assault conviction by a single child witness succeeded after the court found material inconsistencies and misdirection in assessing evidence.
S v Hartogh (SS183/2004) [2005] ZAWCHC 128 (23 May 2005)
The High Court set aside a rape conviction after finding the evidence did not prove penetration, and substituted a conviction for indecent assault.
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