South Africa Case Law

Z.B v W.B (A115/2023)

Z.B v W.B (A115/2023) [2023] ZAWCHC 314 (28 November 2023)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

A115/2023

Judges

Ralarala, Dolamo

The court found that the appellant and respondent were in a domestic relationship as defined by the Domestic Violence Act, being previously married and having lived together. The appellant's conduct, including harassment, intimidation, and threats directed at the respondent and his employees, constituted a pattern of domestic violence towards the respondent. The magistrate correctly considered the totality of the evidence, including supporting affidavits, and found that the respondent had a reasonable apprehension of harm. The appellant's denial of the allegations did not raise a genuine disp…

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• Domestic Violence Act
• Protection Order
• Domestic Relationship
• Harassment
• Abuse Of Process

Dlamini v S (CA 53/2022)

Dlamini v S (CA 53/2022) [2023] ZANWHC 19 (2 March 2023)

Court

North West High Court, Mafikeng

Case number

CA 53/2022

Judges

Hendricks, Maakane

Appeal against a life sentence for raping a 14-year-old niece was dismissed. The High Court held no compelling and substantial circumstances justified deviation.

• Rape Of Minor
• Minimum Sentencing
• Domestic Relationship
• Sentencing Discretion
• Compelling And Substantial Circumstances
• Rape-of-minor