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Naidoo v S (A178/2020) [2020] ZAGPPHC 566 (10 September 2020)
Appeal against refusal of bail dismissed after the court found that, despite a Schedule 5 misdirection, detention was justified on the facts.
S v Mothabeng (A299/2015) [2015] ZAGPPHC 296 (12 May 2015)
On review, the High Court corrected a typographical error in a dagga conviction to reflect the correct weight, 5.67 kg, and confirmed the sentence.
S v Mahlomola (716/2011) [2011] ZAFSHC 171 (3 November 2011)
The High Court confirmed the conviction for dealing in dagga but found the original fine shockingly inappropriate, substituting a lower fine and suspended imprisonment.
S v Tsolo (294/2011) [2011] ZAFSHC 142 (1 September 2011)
On special review, the court confirmed the conviction but set aside an incomplete sentence and remitted the matter to the magistrate for proper sentencing.
S v Thene (23/2011) [2011] ZAFSHC 92 (31 March 2011)
The court found that the sentence imposed by the magistrate was unduly harsh given the relatively small quantity of dagga and the accused's personal circumstances. The accused is a first offender, a widow supporting five children on a minimal income, and pleaded guilty with a frank explanation of her motivation. The magistrate overemphasised the prevalence of dagga dealing in the area and failed to adequately consider the need for mercy. The appropriate sentence is a fine of R4,500 or nine months imprisonment, with a further nine months imprisonment wholly suspended for five years on conditio…
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S v Mokgothu (47/2002) [2002] ZANWHC 23 (13 June 2002)
On automatic review, the High Court corrected an ambiguous conviction and suspended sentence to reflect a specific contravention of section 4(a) of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act.
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