Tsage and Another v S (CA 32/23) [2024] ZANWHC 144 (20 June 2024)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
CA 32/23
Judges
A Reddy, JT Djaje
The High Court dismissed a sentence appeal arising from violent home invasion, robbery, attempted murder, and sexual offences, finding no basis to interfere.
S v Sithibe (69/2904/2012) [2013] ZAGPJHC 20 (11 February 2013)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
69/2904/2012
Judges
FHD Van Oosten, L Windell
The court found that the cumulative sentence of five years' imprisonment imposed by the Magistrate was excessive given the offences arose from a single spree of criminal behaviour. The convictions were upheld as the evidence against the accused was overwhelming and his version was rejected as false. However, the court held that a measure of concurrency should have been ordered, as the offences, though serious and not inter-related, were committed in a single sequence. Mitigating factors included the return of the handbag (absent the cash), the minor nature of the injury to Constable Zulu, and…