Mapisa-Nqakula v S (CC33/2024)
Mapisa-Nqakula v S (CC33/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 371 (4 April 2025)
The court held that the applicant failed to establish prima facie facts indicating the relevance of the 'C' section of the police docket to her fair trial rights. The applicant's arguments regarding the sequence of statements, hearsay, and lack of corroboration are matters for trial and do not justify disclosure at this stage. The respondent's refusal to disclose is supported by privilege, confidentiality, and lack of relevance. Regarding the military docket, the court found that ongoing representations and investigations preclude disclosure, but ordered the respondent to provide a progress r…
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- Disclosure Of Evidence
- Investigation Diary
- Section 204 Witness
- Privilege And Confidentiality
- Fair Trial Rights
- Access To Information