Godfrey Alfred Ntuli v S (20730/2014)
Godfrey Alfred Ntuli v S (20730/2014) [2025] ZASCA 53; 2025 (2) SACR 157 (SCA) (9 May 2025)
The Supreme Court of Appeal considered whether the state had proved the complainant's age beyond reasonable doubt, as required for a conviction under s 51(1) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The majority held that the admission of hearsay evidence regarding the complainant's age was justified in the interests of justice, given the appellant's acquiescence and the absence of prejudice to his fair trial rights. The appellant was aware of the minimum sentence regime and directed his defence accordingly. The reference to s 51(2) in the charge sheet did not prejudice the appellant, as he was not…
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- Hearsay Evidence
- Minimum Sentencing
- Rape Of Minor
- Fair Trial Rights
- Charge Sheet Error
- Criminal Procedure