South Africa Case Law

S v Pilane (1362/16)

S v Pilane (1362/16) [2017] ZASCA 71; 2017 (2) SACR 154 (SCA) (1 June 2017)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

1362/16

Judges

Cachalia, Wallis, Molemela, Gorven, Mbatha

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that section 165 of the Criminal Procedure Act clearly authorises the interpreter to administer the oath to witnesses in the presence or under the eyes of the presiding judicial officer. The procedure followed in the regional court, where the interpreter administered the oath in the presence of the magistrate, was lawful and in accordance with both the statute and established practice. The high court erred in disregarding the express wording of section 165 and in relying on authorities that did not address the interpreter's role. The court further clarified th…

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• Administration Of Oath
• Criminal Procedure Act
• Admissibility Of Evidence
• Role Of Interpreter

Coin Security Group (Pty) Limited v Mshengu and Others (D893/99)

Coin Security Group (Pty) Limited v Mshengu and Others (D893/99) [2001] ZALC 2; (2001) 22 ILJ 910 (LC) (8 January 2001)

Court

Labour Court

Case number

D893/99

Judge

Maserumule AJ

The Labour Court upheld a review only to correct compensation above the statutory maximum, rejecting claims of postponement irregularity, bias, and interpreter impropriety.

• Arbitration Review
• Postponement Of Proceedings
• Recusal Of Commissioner
• Compensation For Unfair Dismissal
• Role Of Interpreter
• Costs Award