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Criminal Law [2025] ZAGPJHC 353

Radebe v S (A06/2024)

Radebe v S (A06/2024) [2025] ZAGPJHC 353 (26 March 2025)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A06/2024
Judges
Kuny, Moosa

The High Court upheld an appeal against sentence, finding the trial court failed to properly weigh mitigation and substantial and compelling circumstances.

  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Assault With Intent To Do Grievous Bodily Harm
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Time Spent In Custody
  • Remorse And Guilty Plea
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Criminal Law [2020] ZAKZDHC 24

Myeni v S (AR271/2019)

Myeni v S (AR271/2019) [2020] ZAKZDHC 24 (6 July 2020)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban
Case number
AR271/2019
Judges
Henriques, D Pillay

Appeal against a life sentence for rape of a three-year-old child dismissed. The High Court found no misdirection and no substantial and compelling circumstances.

  • Rape Of A Minor
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Remorse And Guilty Plea
  • Criminal-law
  • Rape
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