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Criminal Law [2021] ZALMPPHC 43

Mbiza v S (A08/2020)

Mbiza v S (A08/2020) [2021] ZALMPPHC 43 (11 August 2021)

The High Court upheld an appeal against a conviction for common assault, finding a misdirection and holding the state had not proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.

  • Child Abuse
  • Assault Common
  • Statutory Offence Vs Common Law
  • Children's Act Interpretation
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Competent Verdicts
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Family And Children [2016] ZAWCHC 45

JGB and Another v Presiding Officer, Children's Court, Wynberg N.O and Others (13964/2015)

JGB and Another v Presiding Officer, Children's Court, Wynberg N.O and Others (13964/2015) [2016] ZAWCHC 45; [2016] 3 All SA 167 (WCC) (26 April 2016)

High Court review in adoption proceedings. The court set aside rulings made without the required section 239(1)(d) recommendation and clarified the status of a consenting parent.

  • Adoption Procedure
  • Children's Act Interpretation
  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
  • Legal Standing In Adoption
  • Judicial Review Of Magistrate
  • Best Interests Of Child
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Family And Children [2008] ZAWCHC 27

F.J v E.J (A101/2008)

F.J v E.J (A101/2008) [2008] ZAWCHC 27; 2008 (6) SA 30 (C) (20 May 2008)

The High Court dismissed an appeal over a child’s school placement, holding that the child’s best interests supported remaining at Jan van Riebeeck Primary School.

  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
  • Best Interests Of The Child
  • School Enrolment Dispute
  • Children's Act Interpretation
  • Family-law
  • Child-custody
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