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Letsatsi v S (A21/2020) [2020] ZAFSHC 112 (25 June 2020)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction and an eight-year sentence for attempted rape, finding the evidence credible and the sentence fair.
Msiya v S (A27/2016) [2016] ZAGPPHC 969 (29 November 2016)
The court found that the evidence of the complainant and his brother was corroborative in all material respects and that any contradictions were not material. The appellant's decision not to testify left the prosecution's evidence unchallenged. The trial court's finding that the prosecution proved the assault beyond reasonable doubt was upheld. The application for condonation was granted, but the appeal against conviction was dismissed and the conviction confirmed.
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Kimar Supplies CC v Dlamini and Others (D1151/12) [2015] ZALCD 31 (29 May 2015)
Labour Court review dismissed after upholding a CCMA finding of substantively unfair dismissal, reinstatement, and back pay.
J.G v S (CA&R 133/2012) [2014] ZAECGHC 112 (19 November 2014)
The High Court upheld a criminal appeal involving child complainants, finding the convictions unsafe because corroboration was inadequate and the evidence unreliable.
Khumalo v S (A226/2013) [2013] ZAGPPHC 481 (19 November 2013)
The court found that the complainant's evidence was corroborated by another witness and by the medical expert, whose findings were consistent with a stabbing by a sharp instrument. The appellant's version was found to be improbable and unsupported by the evidence. The trial court's acceptance of the State's case and rejection of the appellant's defence was justified. Regarding sentence, the appellate court found no misdirection and held that the sentence was proportionate to the seriousness of the offence and the permanent injuries inflicted. The appeal against both conviction and sentence wa…
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Khumalo v S (A226/2013) [2013] ZAGPPHC 379 (19 November 2013)
The court found that the complainant's evidence was corroborated by an eyewitness and supported by expert medical testimony, which confirmed that the injuries were consistent with a stab wound inflicted by a sharp instrument. The appellant's version was found to be improbable and unsupported by the evidence. The trial court's rejection of the appellant's defence and acceptance of the State's case was justified. Regarding sentence, the appellate court found no misdirection and held that the sentence was proportionate to the seriousness of the offence and the permanent injuries inflicted. The a…
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Vos en Anders v S (A 107/2005) [2011] ZAWCHC 154 (18 February 2011)
The court granted leave to appeal against convictions for housebreaking and theft, finding a real prospect another court may view corroboration as insufficient.
Bosogwe v S (CC 33/05) [2009] ZANWHC 19 (3 September 2009)
A High Court refused leave to appeal against a rape conviction and 17-year sentence, holding the evidence supported guilt and the sentence disclosed no misdirection.
Petersen and Another v S (CC02/2008) [2009] ZAWCHC 76 (6 May 2009)
The Western Cape High Court refused leave to appeal against convictions, finding no reasonable prospects of success and no material irregularity.
S v Methula (A741/2006) [2009] ZAGPPHC 67 (4 March 2009)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a rape conviction and 10-year sentence, finding the evidence overwhelming and no basis to interfere.
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