Rune v S (82/2019)
Rune v S (82/2019) [2020] ZAFSHC 175 (16 October 2020)
The court found that the applicant failed to present any genuinely new facts that would justify reconsideration of bail. The alleged weakening of the state's case was based on the applicant's perception of witness quality, not on any witness contradicting the state's allegations. All witnesses who testified continued to incriminate the applicant as alleged. The addition of further charges increased the severity of potential sentence and the risk of absconding, rather than supporting bail. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was found to be ameliorated by the easing of restrictions and reopeni…
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- Bail On New Facts
- Exceptional Circumstances
- Schedule 6 Offences
- Witness Interference
- Covid19 Impact On Proceedings