South Africa Case Law

S v Mtsweni (131/84)

S v Mtsweni (131/84) [1984] ZASCA 150; [1985] 3 All SA 344 (AD) (29 November 1984)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

131/84

Judges

Rabie, Jansen, Miller, Smalberger, Vivier

The court held that circumstantial evidence and the accused’s lies did not prove murder or robbery, but did support theft of the deceased’s vehicle.

• Circumstantial Evidence
• Inference Vs Speculation
• Credibility Of Accused
• Theft Vs Robbery
• Murder
• Sentencing