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Criminal Law [2022] ZAWCHC 23

S v Mudyiwayana (CC17/2020)

S v Mudyiwayana (CC17/2020) [2022] ZAWCHC 23 (2 March 2022)

High Court sentencing judgment imposing six life terms and 17 years’ direct imprisonment for multiple murders, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and Refugee Act offences.

  • Minimum Sentencing Regime
  • Serial Murder
  • Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
  • Refugee Act Offences
  • Gender Based Violence
  • Mitigating And Aggravating Factors
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Criminal Law [2011] ZAKZDHC 91

S v Taki (CC 188/08)

S v Taki (CC 188/08) [2011] ZAKZDHC 91 (19 January 2011)

On sentence, the High Court imposed 13 life terms and 16 years on each of 13 robbery counts after finding no substantial and compelling circumstances.

  • Serial Murder
  • Robbery With Aggravating Circumstances
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Mitigation And Aggravation
  • Remorse
  • Life Imprisonment
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Criminal Law [2000] ZAGPHC 27

S v Hobkirk (SS99/00)

S v Hobkirk (SS99/00) [2000] ZAGPHC 27 (28 September 2000)

Sentencing judgment for three murder convictions: two life terms and 20 years on the first count, with a recommendation against parole.

  • Sentencing Principles
  • Life Imprisonment
  • Parole Recommendation
  • Serial Murder
  • Criminal-sentencing
  • Murder
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