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Godla v S (CA 48/2018) [2023] ZANWHC 238 (22 December 2023)
Criminal appeal against rape conviction and life sentence dismissed. Court upheld child witness evidence, identification, and rejection of the appellant’s alibi.
Ndebele v S (A197/2018) [2019] ZAGPJHC 111 (9 April 2019)
The court found the appellant's version of events to be contradictory and highly improbable, while the police officers' evidence was consistent and corroborated. Expert ballistic testimony established that the firearm, although missing a firing pin and safety selector, was manufactured to discharge centre-fire ammunition and could be repaired, thus meeting the statutory definition of a firearm. The absence of extensive repairs meant the device was not derelict. The trial court's findings were not materially misdirected, and the conviction on both counts was upheld. The sentence imposed was ju…
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