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S v Mgqobozi (Sentence) (CC33/2017) [2025] ZAECMHC 60 (25 June 2025)
High Court sentencing for kidnapping, rape, murders and aggravated robbery. The court imposed life sentences for the murder and rape counts plus ancillary protective orders.
D.H v S (Appeal) (A173/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 269 (25 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against rape and common assault convictions, finding the complainant credible and the sentence justified.
Tshabalala v S (AR13/2024) [2025] ZAKZPHC 60 (20 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against convictions and a 10-year sentence for attempted murder arising from a road-rage shooting.
Mokone v S (A35/2017) [2025] ZAGPJHC 622 (20 June 2025)
The High Court upheld the appeal on the second Omar robbery counts, finding identification evidence unreliable, but dismissed the appeal on the Viviers robbery and sentence.
Kock v S (KS 18/2024) [2025] ZANCHC 55 (13 June 2025)
The High Court granted condonation and leave to appeal against life sentences for murder and related assault charges, finding reasonable prospects of success.
S.M v S (Leave to Appeal) (CC1/2025) [2025] ZAECMKHC 50 (10 June 2025)
The court found that while the applicant's status as a first offender was of limited relevance, the combined effect of alcohol consumption, emotional upheaval, and acting out of character warranted closer scrutiny. Expert evidence indicated that alcohol played a disinhibiting role and, together with unresolved anger, may have triggered the applicant's conduct. Although the trial court concluded that these factors did not amount to substantial and compelling circumstances, the court hearing the leave to appeal application determined that another court might reasonably find otherwise. Specifica…
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De Bruin v S (Leave to Appeal) (KS21/2020) [2025] ZANCHC 43 (23 May 2025)
Leave to appeal against a murder conviction and sentence was dismissed. The court found no reasonable prospect that another court would reach a different result.
Khoza v S (Leave to Appeal) (CC2/22) [2025] ZAGPPHC 493 (16 May 2025)
The High Court refused leave to appeal against conviction and sentence for robbery, rape, and assault, finding no reasonable prospects of success.
King and Another v S (Appeal) (CA50/2023) [2025] ZANWHC 83 (13 May 2025)
Appeal court upheld life sentences for premeditated murder, finding no substantial and compelling circumstances and no sentencing misdirection.
Mathe v S (Leave to Appeal) (CC145/2017) [2025] ZAGPPHC 471 (2 May 2025)
The High Court granted leave to appeal against sentence after finding arguable errors in a dangerous-criminal declaration and sentencing on the murder count.
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