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Criminal Law [2013] ZAWCHC 165

Director of Public Prosecutions: Western Cape v Malan (A217/2012)

Director of Public Prosecutions: Western Cape v Malan (A217/2012) [2013] ZAWCHC 165; 2014 (2) SACR 146 (WCC) (29 October 2013)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A217/2012
Judges
Schippers, Ndita

The court granted condonation for a late application for leave to appeal, granted leave to appeal on the fraud issues, and refused the respondent’s cross-appeal.

  • Leave To Appeal
  • Condonation
  • Fraud
  • Reasonable Time
  • Sentence Increase
  • Notice Requirement
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Criminal Law [2012] ZAWCHC 259

George v S (A72/2012)

George v S (A72/2012) [2012] ZAWCHC 259 (20 April 2012)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A72/2012
Judges
Steyn, Dolamo

The High Court confirmed a rape conviction on two counts, rejected the appeal, and increased the sentence from 13 to 18 years' imprisonment, partly suspended.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Single Witness Evidence
  • Sentence Increase
  • Minimum-sentencing
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