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S v Lefiri (SS056/2023) [2024] ZAGPJHC 970 (26 September 2024)
The High Court convicted the accused of housebreaking with intent to rob and robbery with aggravating circumstances, relying on fingerprint and circumstantial evidence.
Mulaudzi v S (A259/2019) [2023] ZAGPPHC 571 (14 December 2023)
The court found that the complainant's evidence was credible and corroborated by DNA and fingerprint evidence, which linked the appellant to the offences. The appellant's explanations for the presence of his fingerprints and denial of DNA sampling were rejected as implausible. The trial court correctly found no substantial and compelling reasons to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentences. However, the trial court erred by sentencing the appellant to life imprisonment for each count of rape separately instead of taking all counts together for sentencing purposes. The appeal against convi…
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Mtengwana v S - Bail Appeal (CA&R 91/2023) [2023] ZAECMHC 68 (12 December 2023)
Bail appeal in a Schedule 6 robbery case. The High Court held the appellant failed to prove exceptional circumstances and dismissed the appeal.
Moloi v S (A67/2019) [2023] ZAGPJHC 978 (30 August 2023)
The High Court upheld an appeal against conviction for robbery with aggravating circumstances, finding the State had not proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Motlafi v State (A09/2020) [2021] ZALMPPHC 44 (13 August 2021)
Appeal against rape and housebreaking convictions dismissed after fingerprint and DNA evidence linked the appellant to the offences.
Mathebula v S (A31/2017) [2019] ZAMPMHC 1; 2020 (1) SACR 534 (ML) (22 July 2019)
Appeal against a robbery-with-aggravating-circumstances conviction and 15-year sentence dismissed; fingerprints, identification evidence and a rejected alibi supported the verdict.
S v Mbatha (170/2018) [2018] ZAGPJHC 502 (13 August 2018)
The accused was convicted of housebreaking, robbery, attempted murder, and murder arising from linked crimes in Krugersdorp, based on fingerprints and circumstantial evidence.
S v Coetzee and Others (73/2015) [2016] ZAWCHC 166 (17 November 2016)
High Court criminal trial on murder, robbery, and firearm charges arising from a fatal garage shooting in Cape Town.
Morakane v S (A849/2012) [2016] ZAGPPHC 1170 (26 October 2016)
High Court appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed. The court upheld the use of fingerprint evidence and found no basis to reduce the 13-year sentence.
Lekgau v S (A191/15) [2016] ZAGPPHC 281 (9 March 2016)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction, holding that unchallenged fingerprint and expert evidence, viewed cumulatively, supported the convictions.
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