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Criminal Law [2024] ZAKZPHC 90

Maphumulo v S (AR388/2022)

Maphumulo v S (AR388/2022) [2024] ZAKZPHC 90 (18 October 2024)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
AR388/2022
Judges
Radebe, Mossop

The High Court upheld an appeal against a rape conviction and life sentence after finding no inquiry into the complainant’s competence and no proper corroboration.

  • Rape
  • Single Witness Evidence
  • Mental Capacity Of Witness
  • Corroboration
  • Alibi
  • Minimum Sentencing
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