Nkuna v Mashimbye and Another (A217/2015)
Nkuna v Mashimbye and Another (A217/2015) [2016] ZAGPJHC 220 (17 August 2016)
The court found that the appellant was legally represented at all stages and voluntarily changed legal representatives. The section 220 admissions were made in open court, confirmed by the appellant, and accepted by the magistrate. There was no evidence of duress or undue influence. The appellant was capable of terminating his legal representative's mandate and did so previously. The purpose of section 220 is to allow proof of facts not in dispute, and the admissions were properly made. The proceedings were conducted in accordance with justice. Regarding sentence, the Regional Magistrate cons…
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- Attempted Murder
- Section 220 Admissions
- Fair Trial Rights
- Competence Of Legal Representatives
- Sentence Appeal