South Africa Case Law

Mfana Ignitius Kubai v S (923/2023)

Mfana Ignitius Kubai v S (923/2023) [2024] ZASCA 123; 2024 (2) SACR 595 (SCA) (30 August 2024)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

923/2023

Judges

Mokgohloa, Smith, Unterhalter, Mjali, Dippenaar

The Supreme Court of Appeal set aside a 15-year sentence for rhino poaching, holding that the high court misdirected itself and that 9 years was appropriate.

• Illegal Hunting
• Sentencing Principles
• Endangered Species Protection
• Limpopo Environmental Management Act
• Forfeiture Of Property
• Criminal-sentencing