Ronny v S (A435/16) [2016] ZAGPPHC 504 (30 June 2016)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A435/16
Judges
E.M. Kubushi, P.M. Mabuse
High Court review set aside a theft conviction and sentence after inadequate section 112(1)(b) questioning, vague sentence conditions, and firearm-order irregularities.
S v Louw (1192/3004) [2004] ZAFSHC 115 (2 December 2004)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
1192/2004
Judges
Lombard, Wright RR
The reviewing judge found that the original conditions attached to the suspended sentence were not clearly and correctly worded. After seeking clarification from the magistrate, it was conceded that the initial conditions were defective. The conviction for theft was confirmed, but the sentence was set aside and replaced with a properly worded suspended sentence. The new sentence imposed nine months' imprisonment, suspended for four years on condition that the accused is not convicted of theft or attempted theft during the period of suspension and that he pays R7,700 in monthly instalments of…