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Criminal Law [2024] ZAMPMBHC 60

S v J.N (CC04/2024)

S v J.N (CC04/2024) [2024] ZAMPMBHC 60 (3 September 2024)

Sentencing judgment for domestic-violence-related murder. The High Court found no substantial and compelling circumstances and imposed life imprisonment.

  • Murder
  • Domestic Violence
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Gender Based Violence
  • Mitigation Of Sentence
  • Firearm Control
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Civil Procedure [2024] ZAGPPHC 116

Van Heerden v Minister of Police (2024-008691)

Van Heerden v Minister of Police (2024-008691) [2024] ZAGPPHC 116 (6 February 2024)

The High Court granted urgent relief limiting seizure of the applicant’s licensed firearms to seizure under a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate.

  • Search And Seizure
  • Interim Interdict
  • Firearm Control
  • Urgent Relief
  • Search-and-seizure
  • Firearm-control
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Delict [2022] ZAECMKHC 64

L.R.M and Others v Mnquma Local Municipality and Another (453/2020)

L.R.M and Others v Mnquma Local Municipality and Another (453/2020) [2022] ZAECMKHC 64 (20 September 2022)

The court found that Mr Tukani was acting within the course and scope of his employment as defined by his job description, which included law enforcement and community protection functions beyond merely guarding the mayor. His actions in responding to a violent incident and firing his firearm were sufficiently linked to his employment duties. The municipality failed to rebut the objective scope of his responsibilities. Even if Tukani was not strictly within his assigned duties, his conduct was closely connected to the municipality's business. The court further held that Tukani's firing of the…

  • Vicarious Liability
  • Negligence
  • Wrongful Act
  • Emotional Shock
  • Firearm Control
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