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Criminal Law [2017] ZAFSHC 44

Manopole v S (A203/2016)

Manopole v S (A203/2016) [2017] ZAFSHC 44 (16 March 2017)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
A203/2016
Judges
Musi, Jordaan, Mathebula

The High Court upheld an appeal against sentence, reduced minimum sentences for robbery and rape, and corrected an incompetent antedating order.

  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Rape
  • Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Sentence Antedating
  • Schedule 2 Offences
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Criminal Law [2010] ZAKZPHC 53

Bhengu v S (AR213/10)

Bhengu v S (AR213/10) [2010] ZAKZPHC 53; 2011 (1) SACR 224 (KZP) (16 September 2010)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
AR213/10
Judges
Lopes, Gcaba

The High Court substituted a housebreaking conviction with attempted housebreaking, confirmed attempted murder, and imposed a 15-year sentence.

  • Housebreaking With Intent To Steal
  • Attempted Murder
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Aggravating Circumstances
  • Sentence Antedating
  • Accomplice Evidence
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