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Mahlangu v S (A232/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 660 (12 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction for assault, attempted murder, and unlawful firearm and ammunition possession.
Nokhokhoba and Another v S (Leave to Appeal) (CC28/2024) [2025] ZAECMHC 50 (3 June 2025)
The High Court refused leave to appeal against convictions for serious violent offences, finding no reasonable prospects of success under section 17 of the Superior Courts Act.
Sibiya v S (A121/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 531 (23 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against rape and assault convictions, confirming life imprisonment after finding the DNA evidence and sentence misdirection challenges unconvincing.
Sithole v S (AR 200/22) [2024] ZAKZPHC 51 (3 July 2024)
Appeal from a rape conviction and life sentence dismissed. The High Court found the complainant credible, minor inconsistencies immaterial, and the sentence justified.
Nabolisa v The Regional Court Magistrate and Another (568/2022) [2024] ZASCA 7 (19 January 2024)
The Supreme Court of Appeal found that the appellant's fair trial rights were not infringed. The forensic evidence was properly admitted, and the appellant, though legally represented, chose not to challenge the evidence or testify. The working papers were disclosed upon request, and the alleged procedural irregularities did not vitiate the proceedings. The expert evidence led by the defence was correctly rejected as lacking scientific basis and relevant experience. The use of inappropriate language by the prosecutor was not prejudicial. The conviction and sentence were based on credible evid…
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Engelbrecht v S - Bail Application (CC76/2021) [2023] ZAWCHC 327 (22 December 2023)
The High Court dismissed a Schedule 6 bail application, finding that the applicant had not shown exceptional circumstances to justify release pending trial.
S v Hlongwa and Others (CC76/2022P) [2023] ZAKZPHC 110 (16 October 2023)
The court convicted three accused of kidnapping, murder, attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances arising from a 15 July 2022 attack.
Makhubo v S - Appeal (A20/2023) [2023] ZAFSHC 387 (2 October 2023)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against robbery and rape convictions and sentences, finding the forensic chain of custody proved and no basis to depart from minimum sentences.
S v Ndzishe (221/2023; 222/2023) [2023] ZAWCHC 167; 2023 (2) SACR 419 (WCC) (20 July 2023)
On automatic review, the High Court set aside two drug-possession convictions because guilty-plea questioning was inadequate and legal representation issues arose.
Moepi v S (A08/2021) [2023] ZAMPMHC 23 (23 June 2023)
Appeal dismissed in a murder conviction case where the High Court upheld the confession, chain of evidence, and circumstantial inference of guilt.
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