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Khanyile v S (Bail Appeal) (1022/2023P) [2023] ZAKZPHC 81 (11 August 2023)
High Court bail appeal dismissed where the appellant, charged with murder and related offences, failed to prove exceptional circumstances under section 60(11)(a).
Ockhuys v S (CA & R 6/2021) [2021] ZANCHC 48 (3 September 2021)
High Court bail appeal dismissed in a murder case where the appellant failed to show that the interests of justice permitted release on bail.
C and Another v S (SS013/2021) [2021] ZAGPJHC 125 (26 July 2021)
The High Court granted bail on new facts to two police officer applicants facing murder charges, finding exceptional circumstances based on child welfare and changed circumstances.
Mzobe and Others v S (D6375/20) [2020] ZAKZDHC 58 (26 October 2020)
High Court bail appeal in a murder and kidnapping case. The court found the evidence against the appellants too vague and contradictory to justify continued detention.
Khoza v S (A45/2020) [2020] ZAGPJHC 319 (1 June 2020)
High Court appeal against refusal of bail in a murder case succeeded. The court found no sufficient basis for flight risk, witness interference, or public-outcry refusal.
Mnguni and Others v S (A875/2012) [2019] ZAGPPHC 587 (31 October 2019)
The court held that its role was appellate and not to determine afresh whether bail should be granted, but whether the lower court misdirected itself in refusing bail. The offences charged are serious and fall under Schedule 6, requiring proof of exceptional circumstances for bail. The appellants' personal circumstances, as presented, did not amount to substantial or exceptional circumstances justifying interference with the lower court's decision. The court found no misdirection or error in the lower court's reasoning or exercise of discretion. Consequently, there was no basis to overturn th…
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Bux v S (B533/2018, D12361/2018) [2018] ZAKZDHC 57 (21 November 2018)
Bail appeal in a Schedule 6 murder matter upheld after the High Court found the magistrate misdirected herself and that strict bail conditions could suffice.
Mahlangu v S (A261/2016) [2016] ZAGPPHC 565 (17 May 2016)
High Court bail appeal in a murder case: the court held the State had not shown a Schedule 6 offence and granted bail with conditions.
Danisa and v S (A395/2015) [2015] ZAGPJHC 311 (11 December 2015)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against refusal of bail, finding no exceptional circumstances and no basis to interfere with the magistrate’s decision.
Van Vuuren v S (A 468/11) [2011] ZAGPJHC 185 (7 December 2011)
High Court appeal upheld a refusal of bail in a murder case, finding the magistrate misdirected herself and that strict conditions could manage risk.
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