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Criminal Law [1990] ZASCA 8

S v Malaza (385/89)

S v Malaza (385/89) [1990] ZASCA 8 (8 March 1990)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
385/89
Judges
Smalberger, Kumleben, Goldstone

The court dismissed a murder appeal, holding that belief in witchcraft and psychological pressure did not amount to extenuating circumstances on the facts.

  • Extenuating Circumstances
  • Murder
  • Mental Fitness
  • Belief In Witchcraft
  • Extenuating-circumstances
  • Witchcraft-belief
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