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Criminal Law [2025] ZALMPPHC 103

Maluleka v S (Appeal) (A29/2022)

Maluleka v S (Appeal) (A29/2022) [2025] ZALMPPHC 103 (30 May 2025)

The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape convictions and a life sentence, holding that the complainant’s evidence was credible and the trial court had not misdirected itself.

  • Rape
  • Single Witness Testimony
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Mandatory Minimum Sentence
  • Credibility Assessment
  • Criminal-appeal
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Criminal Law [2024] ZANWHC 233

Williams v S (CA49/23)

Williams v S (CA49/23) [2024] ZANWHC 233 (12 September 2024)

The High Court dismissed the conviction appeal in a robbery case but reduced the sentence from 15 years to 8 years, finding substantial and compelling circumstances.

  • Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
  • Identification Evidence
  • Mandatory Minimum Sentence
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal Law [2014] ZAGPPHC 685

Msiza v S (A171/2012)

Msiza v S (A171/2012) [2014] ZAGPPHC 685 (4 September 2014)

The High Court dismissed an appeal against a 20-year sentence for rape of a minor, finding no basis to interfere with the trial court’s discretion.

  • Rape Of Minor
  • Mandatory Minimum Sentence
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Compelling And Substantial Circumstances
  • Criminal-law
  • Rape-of-a-minor
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