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Criminal Law [2016] ZAFSHC 198

Sesing v S (A150/2016)

Sesing v S (A150/2016) [2016] ZAFSHC 198 (24 November 2016)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
A150/2016
Judges
Reinders, Jacobs

The High Court dismissed an appeal against a rape conviction and 10-year sentence, finding the complainant credible, corroborated on key points, and the sentence appropriate.

  • Rape
  • Single Witness Caution
  • Late Reporting
  • Sentence Appeal
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Criminal-appeal
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Criminal Law [2015] ZAGPPHC 966

Tsotetsi v S (A 193/2014)

Tsotetsi v S (A 193/2014) [2015] ZAGPPHC 966 (7 August 2015)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A 193/2014
Judges
Makume, Maluleke

The High Court upheld an appeal against a rape conviction, finding the complainant’s identification evidence unreliable and holding that reasonable doubt remained.

  • Rape
  • Identification Evidence
  • Single Witness Caution
  • Benefit Of Doubt
  • Late Reporting
  • Onus Of Proof
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