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Criminal Law [2021] ZAWCHC 226

Gaju and Another v S (A110/2021)

Gaju and Another v S (A110/2021) [2021] ZAWCHC 226 (9 November 2021)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A110/2021
Judges
N.C. Erasmus, A.G. Binns-Ward

The High Court dismissed two men’s appeals against rape convictions and life sentences, finding the complainant credible, the defence implausible, and no basis to depart from the prescribed sentence.

  • Rape
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Life Imprisonment
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Charge Sheet Drafting
  • Gender Based Violence
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Criminal Law [2012] ZAFSHC 69

Speek v S (A34/2011)

Speek v S (A34/2011) [2012] ZAFSHC 69 (19 April 2012)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
A34/2011
Judges
Van Zyl, R, Van Rooyen, WND R

The appeal succeeded because the trial court did not specify which incidents underpinned each conviction, creating uncertainty and fair-trial unfairness.

  • Sexual Offences
  • Child Witness Evidence
  • Charge Sheet Drafting
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Appeal Procedure
  • Criminal-law
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