Mmethi v S (A19/2020) [2021] ZAGPPHC 101 (25 February 2021)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A19/2020
Judges
N Davis, S A M Baqwa
The High Court upheld an appeal against fraud convictions, finding the State had not proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant joined the fraudulent scheme.
Fraud
Common Purpose
Compensation For Occupational Injuries And Diseases Act
Hack v S (A397/2009) [2014] ZAGPJHC 436 (10 October 2014)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A397/2009
Judges
N Ranchod, GS Maluleke
The court found that the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant, in concert with others, created and submitted false invoices to SARS to support amended VAT returns, resulting in substantial prejudice or potential prejudice to SARS. The inaccuracies in the charge sheet regarding dates and the recipient of the misrepresentation were not material and did not prejudice the appellant's right to a fair trial, as the nature of the charges and the supporting documents were clear. The court granted the State's application to amend the charge sheet to reflect the correct dates…
Smith v S (A418/2013) [2014] ZAGPJHC 56 (28 March 2014)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A418/2013
Judges
Opperman, Mashile
The High Court upheld Ricardo Smith’s appeal, setting aside his convictions and sentences for housebreaking/theft and common assault after finding the evidence and record inadequate.