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Criminal Law [2022] ZAGPJHC 96

S v Sunnyboy (SS14/2019)

S v Sunnyboy (SS14/2019) [2022] ZAGPJHC 96 (23 February 2022)

The High Court acquitted the accused on rape and child sexual exploitation charges after finding contradictions in the evidence and reasonable doubt.

  • Rape
  • Sexual Exploitation Of Children
  • Single Witness Evidence
  • Dna Evidence
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Sexual-exploitation-of-children
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Criminal Law [2021] ZAKZDHC 11

S v G.K.R.P (Sentence) (CCD39/2019)

S v G.K.R.P (Sentence) (CCD39/2019) [2021] ZAKZDHC 11 (26 March 2021)

Sentence judgment imposing life terms and lengthy imprisonment for multiple rape, trafficking, child pornography, grooming, and abuse offences against a minor.

  • Rape Of Minor
  • Sexual Exploitation Of Children
  • Child Trafficking
  • Child Pornography
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Victim Impact Reports
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Criminal Law [2013] ZAECGHC 77

Ntonga and Others v S (CA 159/2012)

Ntonga and Others v S (CA 159/2012) [2013] ZAECGHC 77; [2013] 4 All SA 372 (ECG) (22 August 2013)

The appeal court found that the trial court had properly applied the cautionary rules to the evidence of the complainant, a single child witness, and that her evidence was corroborated by medical findings and supporting witness testimony. The conflicts in the evidence did not undermine her credibility, and the accuseds' versions were found to be patently false and contradictory. The offences under ss 17(2) and 71(1) of the Act are distinct and do not amount to duplication. The conviction on count 6 against accused no. 1 was set aside due to insufficient evidence of procurement for financial r…

  • Rape
  • Sexual Exploitation Of Children
  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Cautionary Rule
  • Credibility Of Witnesses
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