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Criminal Law [2024] ZAGPPHC 1293

Mashego v S (A173/2024)

Mashego v S (A173/2024) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1293 (27 November 2024)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A173/2024
Judges
Labuschagne AJ, Mngqibisa Thusi J

High Court appeal overturning a rape conviction because, although consent was invalid due to mistaken identity, the State failed to prove mens rea.

  • Rape
  • Mens Rea
  • Consent
  • Sexual Offences Act
  • Mistake Of Identity
  • Mens-rea
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