S v Matodzi and Others (CC11/2021)
S v Matodzi and Others (CC11/2021) [2024] ZAGPPHC 399 (26 April 2024)
The court held that the State has complied with its obligations under section 84 and section 87 of the Criminal Procedure Act by providing sufficient particulars to inform Accused 10 and 11 of the nature of the charges against them. The requests for further and better particulars made by the accused largely sought evidence or information not required for the purposes of pleading, or were repetitive of previous requests already answered. The State is not obliged to furnish evidence or particulars not in its possession, nor to provide details beyond what is necessary for the accused to plead. T…
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- Further And Better Particulars
- Indictment Requirements
- Prevention Of Organised Crime Act
- Prevention And Combating Of Corrupt Activities Act
- Municipal Finance Management Act
- Protection Of Personal Information Act