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S v Cotton (462/91) [1992] ZASCA 20; [1992] 2 All SA 45 (A) (12 March 1992)
The Appellate Division set aside a death sentence for murder and substituted life imprisonment, holding that the appellant’s youth and immaturity were substantial mitigating factors.
S v Demas (127/87) [1987] ZASCA 127 (9 November 1987)
The Court held that the evidence against the appellant was identical to that against Jool Williams, whose conviction and sentence had previously been set aside by this Court. The evidence did not establish beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant participated in the attack leading to the charge of murder. The State conceded that it could not support the conviction. Accordingly, the Court granted condonation for the late filing of the appeal and set aside both the conviction and sentence.
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S v Sitoe (138/85) [1985] ZASCA 128 (27 November 1985)
The court dismissed Ernesto Sitoe’s appeal against two death sentences, finding no extenuating circumstances for murder and no basis to interfere with the robbery sentence.
S v Sookay (39/85) [1985] ZASCA 108 (27 September 1985)
The Appellate Division upheld convictions for murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and housebreaking, finding the circumstantial evidence compelling.
S v Rakosa (145/84) [1984] ZASCA 167 (30 November 1984)
The court dismissed an appeal against a death sentence for murder without extenuating circumstances, and rejected a procedural irregularity complaint.
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