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Maquthu v S (Appeal) (CA57/2024) [2025] ZANWHC 139 (7 August 2025)
The High Court dismissed a murder conviction appeal, holding that the trial court properly assessed witness credibility and that recorded contradictions were not material.
Mooi and Another v S (A95/2024) [2025] ZAGPJHC 720 (21 July 2025)
Appeal in a murder and firearm-possession case partly succeeded: the first appellant’s murder conviction stood, but firearm-possession convictions were set aside; the second appellant’s murder conviction failed.
M.B. v S (A94/2024) [2025] ZAGPJHC 707 (14 July 2025)
The court found that the complainant was a credible and competent witness whose evidence was corroborated by medical reports and other witnesses. The appellant's version was inconsistent and not reasonably possibly true. The State proved all elements of the offences beyond reasonable doubt. The lower court correctly applied the cautionary rule and found no substantial and compelling circumstances to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentences. The appellant's personal circumstances were considered flimsy and did not warrant a lesser sentence. The effective sentence of life imprisonment was…
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Makgisa v S (Appeal) (CA14/2023) [2025] ZANWHC 135 (30 June 2025)
Criminal appeal against rape conviction and life sentence dismissed. The court found the complainant and witness credible, with medical and DNA evidence corroborating the rape.
D.H v S (Appeal) (A173/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 269 (25 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against rape and common assault convictions, finding the complainant credible and the sentence justified.
Tumelo Donald Maketekete and Others v The State (A84/2023) [2025] ZAFSHC 198 (25 June 2025)
Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed after the court upheld police identification evidence arising from public unrest and confirmed 18 months' correctional supervision.
Mahlangu v S (A232/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 660 (12 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction for assault, attempted murder, and unlawful firearm and ammunition possession.
Skhosana v S (Appeal) (A347/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 635 (10 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed most of the appellant’s criminal appeal, upheld the setting aside of sexual assault convictions for duplication, and confirmed life sentences for rape.
Nokhokhoba and Another v S (Leave to Appeal) (CC28/2024) [2025] ZAECMHC 50 (3 June 2025)
The High Court refused leave to appeal against convictions for serious violent offences, finding no reasonable prospects of success under section 17 of the Superior Courts Act.
Sedi v S (Appeal) (A211/2024) [2025] ZAFSHC 148 (29 May 2025)
High Court dismissed an appeal against rape convictions and sentences, finding the complainants credible, contradictions immaterial, and no basis to disturb the minimum sentence.
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