Msiza v S (A36/2024)
Msiza v S (A36/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 542 (29 May 2025)
The appeal court found that the trial court correctly accepted the evidence of the two eyewitnesses, whose testimony was consistent and credible regarding the appellant's participation in the assault that led to the deceased's death. The appellant's version was rejected as improbable and false beyond reasonable doubt, especially in light of his admissions and the corroborated eyewitness accounts. The court held that the inconsistencies raised by the appellant were immaterial to the central facts and did not disturb the finding of guilt. Regarding sentence, the court found no substantial and c…
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- Murder
- Common Purpose
- Minimum Sentencing
- Intent
- Section 51 Criminal Law Amendment Act