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Criminal Law [2023] ZAGPJHC 644

Takwanda v S (A142/2022)

Takwanda v S (A142/2022) [2023] ZAGPJHC 644 (5 June 2023)

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal after finding the appellant was in recent possession of stolen vehicles and gave no satisfactory innocent explanation.

  • Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
  • Recent Possession Doctrine
  • Assessment Of Evidence
  • Innocent Explanation
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal Law [2013] ZAECGHC 116

Sijadu v S (CA&R 84/2013)

Sijadu v S (CA&R 84/2013) [2013] ZAECGHC 116 (30 January 2013)

Appeal against a motor vehicle theft conviction dismissed. The High Court held that recent possession, plus incriminating items and false plates, supported guilt.

  • Theft
  • Recent Possession Doctrine
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Innocent Explanation
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
  • Recent-possession-doctrine
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Criminal Law [2009] ZAFSHC 102

S v Mokhanya

S v Mokhanya [2009] ZAFSHC 102 (8 October 2009)

High Court review confirming a conviction for housebreaking with intent to steal and theft, applying the doctrine of recent possession to a stolen cellphone.

  • Housebreaking With Intent To Steal
  • Theft
  • Recent Possession Doctrine
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Innocent Explanation
  • Criminal-law
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