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S v Ramokgoa (R18/2021) [2021] ZAFSHC 122 (29 April 2021)
High Court review holding that entry through an open garage door did not amount to housebreaking. The conviction was reduced to theft and the sentence amended.
S v Sinabyoni (R282/2018) [2018] ZAFSHC 178 (28 November 2018)
On review, the High Court set aside a conviction for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and substituted a conviction for assault.
Sekgwale v S (A128/2016) [2017] ZAGPPHC 552 (25 August 2017)
The High Court substituted a housebreaking conviction where the evidence proved intent to steal and rape, and confirmed the six-year sentence.
S v Lebeko (A325/2016, B74/2013) [2016] ZAGPPHC 402 (24 May 2016)
On special review, the High Court corrected a magistrate’s conviction from completed housebreaking and theft to attempted housebreaking and attempted theft.
S v Mavela (CA&R 11/08) [2008] ZAECHC 100; 2008 (2) SACR 608 (Ck) (25 June 2008)
On automatic review, the High Court held that the accused’s admissions did not prove entry into the house. The conviction was reduced to attempted housebreaking; sentence was confirmed.
S v Ngwana (A425/08) [2008] ZAGPHC 166 (2 June 2008)
On review, the High Court held that the accused’s guilty plea supported common assault, not assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and substituted the convictions.
S v Goosen (94/1989) [1989] ZASCA 95 (5 September 1989)
The appeal concerned murder liability after an armed robbery. The court held the appellant foresaw fatal violence, but not the accidental firing that killed the deceased.
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