Motseki v S (A342/2014)
Motseki v S (A342/2014) [2015] ZAGPPHC 107 (27 February 2015)
The court found that the evidence, particularly the identification by Mr Palatsi and the appellant's possession of the bakkie, proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal against conviction was dismissed. However, the court held that the sentence of three years direct imprisonment was disproportionate to the seriousness of the offence, especially considering the appellant's personal circumstances, the relatively small value of the stolen goods, and the fact that deterrence was overemphasized by the court a quo. The sentence was set aside and replaced with a sentence of th…
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- Theft
- Sentencing Principles
- Employer Employee Theft
- Deterrence
- Proportionality Of Sentence