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Criminal Law [2024] ZAGPJHC 746

Olifant v S (A139/2023)

Olifant v S (A139/2023) [2024] ZAGPJHC 746 (29 July 2024)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A139/2023
Judges
Mkhabela, Johnson

The High Court dismissed a sentence appeal by a repeat rape offender and confirmed life imprisonment, finding no substantial and compelling circumstances.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Remorse
  • Serial Offender
  • Older Persons Act
  • Appeal Against Sentence
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