South Africa Case Law

Ramphelo v S (A03/2020)

Ramphelo v S (A03/2020) [2022] ZALMPPHC 47; 2022 (2) SACR 560 (LP) (1 September 2022)

Court

Limpopo High Court, Polokwane

Case number

A03/2020

Judges

Kganyago, Naudé-Odendaal

The court found that the appellant, as a public officer, was present and actively associated herself with accused 1 in the corrupt transaction. She was in possession of the motorist's driver's licence and the spot fine book, and failed to issue a fine after gratification was paid. Her conduct, including returning the licence only after payment and not distancing herself from the unlawful act, established common purpose. The appellant's silence in the face of evidence calling for an explanation further supported the inference of guilt. The court held that the conviction for corruption under se…

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• Corruption
• Common Purpose
• Gratification
• Sentencing Principles
• Public Officer Liability

Ncapai v Mrara (CA&R154/2018)

Ncapai v Mrara (CA&R154/2018) [2019] ZAECGHC 59 (16 April 2019)

Court

Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown

Case number

CA&R154/2018

Judges

G H Bloem, M S Jolwana

Appeal against corruption convictions by two traffic officers dismissed; the court upheld the magistrate’s findings, section 204 objections, and sentences.

• Corruption
• Prevention And Combating Of Corrupt Activities Act
• Public Officer Liability
• Common Purpose
• Criminal Procedure Act
• Sentencing Principles