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Criminal Law [2024] ZAKZPHC 2

Zwane and Another v S (AR 335/2019)

Zwane and Another v S (AR 335/2019) [2024] ZAKZPHC 2 (24 January 2024)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
AR 335/2019
Judges
Mpontshana, P C Bezuidenhout

The High Court upheld a criminal appeal, set aside murder convictions, substituted attempted murder, and reduced life sentences to 12 years.

  • Minimum Sentences Act
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Accomplice Evidence
  • Common Purpose
  • Charge Sheet Ambiguity
  • Attempted Murder
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Criminal Law [2018] ZAGPPHC 651

Oliphant v S (A468/2010)

Oliphant v S (A468/2010) [2018] ZAGPPHC 651 (16 April 2018)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A468/2010
Judges
S.AM. Baqwa, C. Swanepoel

The High Court dismissed an appeal against a rape conviction and life sentence, holding that the appellant had been properly warned of minimum sentencing.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentences
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Charge Sheet Ambiguity
  • Corroboration
  • Failure To Testify
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