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Criminal Law [2017] ZACC 19

Ndlovu v S (CCT174/16)

Ndlovu v S (CCT174/16) [2017] ZACC 19; 2017 (10) BCLR 1286 (CC); 2017 (2) SACR 305 (CC) (15 June 2017)

Court
Constitutional Court
Case number
CCT 174/16
Judges
Nkabinde, Cameron, Froneman, Jafta, Khampepe, Madlanga, Mhlantla, Mojapelo, Pretorius, Zondo

The Constitutional Court held that the regional court lacked jurisdiction to impose life imprisonment because the accused was charged and convicted under section 51(2), not section 51(1).

  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Jurisdiction Of Magistrates Courts
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Rape
  • Condonation
  • Charge Sheet Accuracy
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Criminal Law [2013] ZAGPPHC 64

S v Motsoai (A120/13)

S v Motsoai (A120/13) [2013] ZAGPPHC 64 (21 February 2013)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A120/13
Judges
M H E Ismail, H Alberts

On special review, the High Court set aside a theft conviction after finding material date discrepancies and that recent possession was inapplicable.

  • Theft
  • Recent Possession Doctrine
  • Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
  • Charge Sheet Accuracy
  • Criminal-review
  • Recent-possession-doctrine
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