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Olifant v S (A608/2015) [2016] ZAGPPHC 667 (29 July 2016)
The High Court dismissed an appeal, but amended the conviction to reflect contravention of a final domestic violence protection order and confirmed the sentence.
Tlou v S (A191/2015) [2016] ZAFSHC 58 (7 April 2016)
The court found that the trial court was correct in accepting the evidence of Mr Nxaki and Mr Potsanyana, whose accounts were consistent and credible. The appellant's version was improbable and unconvincing, lacking reasonable explanation for his conduct and the circumstances of the shooting. The court held that the contradictions alleged by the appellant were either immaterial or explained by the witnesses' states of sobriety. The appellant failed to provide a satisfactory reason for firing the shot, and the evidence supported the conclusion that he was guilty of murder. The sentence imposed…
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S v Melato (126/2012) [2012] ZAFSHC 162 (24 August 2012)
The High Court held that refusal of leave to appeal counts as judgment in the appeal, ending automatic review, and confirmed the conviction and 18-month sentence.
S v Madonsela [2007] ZAFSHC 54 (28 June 2007)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a conviction for robbery with aggravating circumstances, holding that circumstantial evidence proved the appellant’s guilt.
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