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Criminal Law [2023] ZALMPPHC 51

Tsoai v S (A36/2021)

Tsoai v S (A36/2021) [2023] ZALMPPHC 51 (20 July 2023)

Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Case number
A36/2021
Judges
Kganyago, Makweya

Appeal against rape conviction and life sentence dismissed. The court found the complainant credible, supported by medical evidence, and rejected consent as improbable.

  • Rape
  • Sexual Offences Act
  • Single Witness Cautionary Rule
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Elderly Victim
  • Consent In Sexual Offences
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Criminal Law [2021] ZAGPJHC 619

Maqhwara v S (2019/A171)

Maqhwara v S (2019/A171) [2021] ZAGPJHC 619 (26 October 2021)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2019/A171
Judges
F Karachi, W L Wepener

Appeal against rape convictions and life sentence. The High Court upheld one rape conviction and the life sentence, but set aside two other rape convictions.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Credibility Of Single Witness
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Elderly Victim
  • Appeal Against Conviction
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