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Criminal Law [2024] ZAKZPHC 101

Ngwane v S (AR375/2021)

Ngwane v S (AR375/2021) [2024] ZAKZPHC 101 (18 September 2024)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
AR375/2021
Judges
Henriques, Bedderson, Jikela

The High Court dismissed an appeal against a life sentence for rape of a minor, finding no unfairness, no proven prejudice, and no basis to depart from the minimum sentence.

  • Minimum Sentences Act
  • Rape Of Minor
  • Onus Of Proof Age
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Statutory Interpretation
  • Criminal-law
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