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Vassiliou v Road Accident Fund (820/2022) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1224 (28 November 2024)
The High Court refused leave to appeal after finding no reasonable prospects of success and no compelling reason to hear the applicant’s challenge.
Magoloza v S (A228/2021) [2024] ZAWCHC 176 (18 June 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape convictions and life imprisonment, finding the complainant’s evidence credible and no substantial and compelling circumstances.
Vassiliou v Road Accident Fund (820/2022) [2024] ZAGPPHC 875 (24 May 2024)
The High Court dismissed a Road Accident Fund claim after finding the plaintiff failed to prove a causal link between the collision and his alleged injuries.
Manko v S (A116/2023) [2024] ZAFSHC 78 (15 March 2024)
Appeal dismissed: the High Court upheld a rape conviction and 10-year sentence, finding the complainant’s evidence credible and the medical evidence corroborative.
Bulelani v S (A26/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 50 (24 January 2024)
Appeal against a rape conviction dismissed. The High Court held the trial court properly assessed the complainant’s evidence, medical evidence, and consent defence.
Banda v S (CA 21/2018) [2023] ZANWHC 237 (21 December 2023)
Criminal appeal against a rape conviction dismissed. The High Court held the child complainant’s evidence was satisfactory and was supported by prompt report and medical evidence.
Mtshweni v Road Accident Fund (34393/2020) [2023] ZAGPPHC 736 (30 August 2023)
The High Court dismissed a Road Accident Fund claim for loss of earnings after finding the plaintiff failed to prove income loss or supporting business records.
Ramokoka v S (A181/2019) [2022] ZAGPJHC 759 (23 September 2022)
The court found that the trial court correctly assessed the evidence of the complainant, applying the cautionary rule and considering all relevant factors. The complainant's account was consistent, credible, and corroborated by her emotional distress and the testimony of her friend. The absence of physical injuries in the medical report did not undermine the complainant's version, as fear-induced submission can occur without injury. The appellant's version of consensual intercourse was not reasonably possibly true in light of the totality of the evidence. The trial court's findings on credibi…
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S v Blom (61/2021) [2022] ZAECGHC 9 (18 February 2022)
The High Court convicted the accused of rape, relying on the complainant’s credible identification, medical evidence of recent vaginal injuries, and the rejection of his denial.
Nyati v S (CA&R 32/2020) [2022] ZANCHC 4 (24 January 2022)
The High Court dismissed a rape appeal, holding that the trial court correctly assessed a child complainant’s evidence and medical corroboration.
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