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Criminal Law [2025] ZAWCHC 198

C.W v S (Appeal) (A301/2024)

C.W v S (Appeal) (A301/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 198 (13 May 2025)

Appeal dismissed in a rape case involving a seven-year-old step-granddaughter. The High Court upheld the conviction and life sentence, finding no misdirection.

  • Rape Of Minor
  • Child Witness Testimony
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Victim Impact Statement
  • Grooming Behaviour
  • Appeal Procedure
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Criminal Law [2016] ZAGPPHC 279

Ntshabele v S (A576/15)

Ntshabele v S (A576/15) [2016] ZAGPPHC 279 (4 May 2016)

The High Court dismissed an automatic appeal against a rape conviction and life sentence, finding the child complainant and corroborating evidence proved identity beyond reasonable doubt.

  • Rape Of Minor
  • Identification Evidence
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Child Witness Testimony
  • Corroboration
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
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Criminal Law [2015] ZAGPPHC 1133

N v S (A591/2014)

N v S (A591/2014) [2015] ZAGPPHC 1133 (22 October 2015)

Appeal against conviction and sentence for rape and indecent assault of a six-year-old daughter dismissed after the court accepted the child’s evidence and corroboration.

  • Rape Of Minor
  • Indecent Assault
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Child Witness Testimony
  • Mitigation Of Sentence
  • Restorative Justice
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