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Criminal Law [2025] ZALMPPHC 94

Bouwer v S (Bail Appeal) (BA09/2025)

Bouwer v S (Bail Appeal) (BA09/2025) [2025] ZALMPPHC 94 (12 May 2025)

Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Case number
BA09/2025
Judge
Naude-Odendaal

The High Court dismissed a bail appeal, finding no misdirection in refusing bail where the appellant posed risks of witness interference and evidence destruction.

  • Bail Application
  • Statutory Rape
  • Sexual Grooming
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Interests Of Justice
  • Bail-appeal
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Criminal Law [2013] ZASCA 43

Mugridge v S (657/12)

Mugridge v S (657/12) [2013] ZASCA 43; 2013 (2) SACR 111 (SCA) (28 March 2013)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
657/12
Judges
Maya, Shongwe, Erasmus

The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed a rape appeal, holding that the complainant did not legally consent and that grooming and abuse of trust vitiated any apparent acquiescence.

  • Rape
  • Indecent Assault
  • Crimen Injuria
  • Sexual Grooming
  • Consent In Sexual Offences
  • Minimum Sentencing
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