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S v S.D (SS023-2023) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1233 (28 November 2024)
After convicting the accused of murdering her 28-month-old son, the High Court found substantial and compelling circumstances and imposed 12 years’ direct imprisonment.
S v Praise (Sentence) (SS 57/2023) [2024] ZAGPJHC 775 (15 August 2024)
Sentence for murder, unlicensed firearm and ammunition possession, and defeating the ends of justice: 20 years’ imprisonment for murder, with concurrent terms on the other counts.
S v Nchabeleng (Rev 47/2024) [2024] ZALMPPHC 54 (28 May 2024)
The High Court set aside a maintenance conviction and sentence after finding unfair plea, sentencing, and review irregularities in the magistrate’s court.
S v Motaung and Another (SS54/2016) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1512 (20 November 2023)
Sentencing judgment in a violent robbery and murder case. Both accused received life imprisonment for murder, with additional concurrent and cumulative terms for related offences.
S v Sejake (Sentence) (28/2022) [2022] ZAFSHC 266 (16 September 2022)
The High Court sentenced the accused for murder to 20 years’ direct imprisonment, finding no substantial and compelling circumstances to depart from minimum sentencing.
Davids v S (A13/2020) [2020] ZAWCHC 172 (2 December 2020)
The High Court dismissed a sentence appeal for murder, upholding 20 years’ imprisonment as a judicially imposed sentence above the 15-year minimum.
S v Khomo (CCD50/2020) [2020] ZAKZPHC 60 (16 October 2020)
After a guilty plea for murder, the High Court imposed 20 years’ imprisonment, finding no substantial and compelling circumstances to depart below the prescribed minimum.
Maluka v S (A15/2018) [2020] ZALMPPHC 6 (12 February 2020)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction and life sentence for raping a 14-year-old cousin, finding no substantial and compelling circumstances.
S v Mashego (CC142/2017) [2019] ZAGPPHC 95 (22 March 2019)
The High Court sentenced a young Metro Police officer convicted of culpable homicide to a wholly suspended prison term and community service after balancing gravity, remorse, and mercy.
Komane v S (07/2017) [2017] ZANWHC 122 (14 December 2017)
The High Court erred in convicting the appellant on counts 6 and 7, as the Regional Court had not pronounced a verdict on those counts, and thus lacked jurisdiction. The convictions and sentences on counts 6 and 7 were set aside and remitted to the Regional Court for proper adjudication. Regarding count 5, the appellant was charged under section 51(2) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, which prescribes a minimum sentence of ten years for a first offender. The evidence and charge sheet did not support sentencing under section 51(1), and the imposition of life imprisonment was a misdirection. T…
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