South Africa Case Law

S.B v S (A174/2015)

S.B v S (A174/2015) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1316 (13 November 2023)

Court

South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg

Case number

A174/2015

Judges

M M MABESELE, G Y SIDWELL

High Court appeal in a rape conviction was upheld because the complainant’s evidence was not clear and satisfactory and the state failed to prove the case beyond doubt.

• Rape
• Single Witness Evidence
• Cautionary Rule
• Benefit Of Doubt
• Minor Testimony
• Single-witness-evidence