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S v D.F (Sentence) (KS23/23) [2025] ZANCHC 58 (25 July 2025)
The High Court sentenced an accused, convicted under the statutory voluntary-intoxication offence, to an effective five years' imprisonment for assault, kidnapping, murder and property damage.
Khumalo v S (Appeal) (A115/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 379 (29 April 2025)
The appeal court found that the trial court properly exercised its sentencing discretion and considered all relevant factors, including the appellant's guilty plea, personal circumstances, and the seriousness of the offence. The appellant's previous convictions for violent crimes and the fact that he was on parole at the time of the offence weighed heavily against him. The court held that the guilty plea and personal circumstances did not constitute substantial and compelling circumstances justifying deviation from the prescribed minimum sentence of life imprisonment for rape involving grievo…
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Myeni v S (A102/2024) [2025] ZAGPJHC 368 (1 April 2025)
The High Court upheld an appeal against sentence for firearm and ammunition possession, reducing an effective 15-year term to 8 years.
Sebatsana (022746/2023), Ex parte [2024] ZAGPPHC 784 (7 August 2024)
The High Court admitted the applicant as a legal practitioner, finding she was fit and proper despite prior misconduct, disclosure issues, and LPC opposition.
Sebitso v S (CA 30/2019) [2024] ZANWHC 177 (10 July 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against life imprisonment for rape, holding that the trial court properly considered the appellant’s personal circumstances and the seriousness of the offence.
S v Mosito (11/2024; RE655/2023) [2024] ZANWHC 88; 2024 (2) SACR 96 (NWM) (26 March 2024)
High Court review of a three-year theft sentence replaced it with a partially suspended term and rehabilitation conditions, emphasising proportionality and rehabilitation.
Aden v S (A68-2023) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1 (22 February 2024)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against a life sentence for murder, holding that no misdirection or substantial and compelling circumstances justified interference.
Duda v S (A 179/2022) [2023] ZAFSHC 157 (26 April 2023)
The High Court dismissed a rape conviction appeal but reduced the life sentence to 23 years, finding the identification reliable yet the original sentence disproportionate.
Likhethe v S (A144 /2022) [2023] ZAFSHC 69 (17 March 2023)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a life sentence for rape, holding that no substantial and compelling circumstances justified departure from the minimum sentence.
Conradie v S (KS 18/2020) [2023] ZANCHC 3 (20 January 2023)
The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal against life sentences for rape and murder, finding no substantial and compelling reasons for a lesser sentence.
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