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Criminal Law [2023] ZAGPPHC 1787

Rasemane v S (A557/2016)

Rasemane v S (A557/2016) [2023] ZAGPPHC 1787 (4 October 2023)

The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape conviction and life sentence, finding the complainant credible, medically corroborated, and the minimum sentence properly applied.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Single Witness Evidence
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Child Victim
  • Medical Corroboration
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Criminal Law [2016] ZAGPPHC 454

Sithole v S (A575/2015)

Sithole v S (A575/2015) [2016] ZAGPPHC 454 (15 June 2016)

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against a rape conviction, finding the complainant credible despite minor contradictions and supported by medical and witness evidence.

  • Rape
  • Credibility Of Witnesses
  • Single Witness Testimony
  • Contradictions In Evidence
  • Medical Corroboration
  • Criminal-appeal
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Criminal Law [2015] ZAECGHC 116

Zwengu v S (CA345/2014)

Zwengu v S (CA345/2014) [2015] ZAECGHC 116 (25 March 2015)

The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against rape convictions, holding that the complainant was a reliable single witness and that medical evidence supported her account.

  • Rape
  • Single Witness Evidence
  • Assessment Of Factual Findings
  • Medical Corroboration
  • Criminal-law
  • Single-witness-evidence
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Criminal Law [2010] ZASCA 157

Sindane v S (510/10)

Sindane v S (510/10) [2010] ZASCA 157 (1 December 2010)

The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against a rape conviction, holding the complainant understood the term “rape” and the evidence proved all elements.

  • Rape
  • Assessment Of Evidence
  • Elements Of Offence
  • Penetration
  • Single Witness
  • Medical Corroboration
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