S v Luruli and Another (SS 63/11) [2012] ZAGPJHC 294; 2014 (1) SACR 511 (GJ) (20 July 2012)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
SS 63/11
Judge
Weiner
Sentencing judgment for rape and related violent offences, where the court imposed eight life sentences plus 35 years’ imprisonment, with limited concurrency.
S v Luruli and Another (SS 63/11) [2012] ZAGPJHC 293 (17 July 2012)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
SS 63/11
Judge
Weiner
The court found the evidence of the complainants, Mr P, and supporting witnesses credible and corroborated. DNA evidence conclusively linked accused 1 to the sexual offences. The accused's versions were contradictory, evasive, and unsupported by the evidence. The doctrine of common purpose was established, as the accused acted in concert to commit robbery and sexual offences. The statement made by accused 2 was admissible, as he was not a suspect at the time and gave it voluntarily. The State proved the guilt of both accused beyond reasonable doubt on all charges except possession of ammuniti…