S v G.K.R.P (Sentence) (CCD39/2019) [2021] ZAKZDHC 11 (26 March 2021)
Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban
Case number
CCD39/2019
Judge
Moodley
Sentence judgment imposing life terms and lengthy imprisonment for multiple rape, trafficking, child pornography, grooming, and abuse offences against a minor.
Ntonga and Others v S (CA 159/2012) [2013] ZAECGHC 77; [2013] 4 All SA 372 (ECG) (22 August 2013)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
CA 159/2012
Judges
Nepgen, Chetty, Griffiths
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…