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Criminal Law [2017] ZAFSHC 227

Mathiba v S (A187/2017)

Mathiba v S (A187/2017) [2017] ZAFSHC 227 (14 December 2017)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
A187/2017
Judges
Mathebula, Phalatsi

The High Court dismissed an appeal against a life sentence for rape of an eight-year-old complainant, finding no basis to interfere with sentence.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Emotional Trauma
  • Physical Injury
  • Victim Impact Report
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