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Monaheng v S (A119/2024) [2025] ZAFSHC 135 (19 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape conviction and life sentence, finding the complainant credible, the defence version false, and no basis to interfere.
S v Langa and Others (C 40/2020) [2025] ZAGPPHC 303 (7 March 2025)
The High Court considered a section 174 discharge application in a multi-accused robbery case, assessing identification evidence, CCTV footage, and corroboration.
Dyifili v S (CA&R131/2024) [2024] ZAECMKHC 94 (22 August 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape conviction and life sentence, holding that the complainant’s evidence was credible despite her youth and cognitive impairment.
Van Wyk v S (A69/2022) [2024] ZAGPJHC 790 (20 August 2024)
The appeal succeeded because the State failed to prove the identity of the perpetrator beyond reasonable doubt. The complainant's evidence was contradictory and lacked corroboration, and no identity parade was held. The trial court failed to call essential witnesses, notably Isaac, whose testimony was crucial to exclude other possible perpetrators and confirm the appellant's presence. The appellant's version was consistent and not disproved by the State. The trial court materially misdirected itself by rejecting the appellant's version and failing to apply the cautionary rules for single witn…
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Banda v S (CA 21/2018) [2023] ZANWHC 237 (21 December 2023)
Criminal appeal against a rape conviction dismissed. The High Court held the child complainant’s evidence was satisfactory and was supported by prompt report and medical evidence.
Olifant v S (A90/2022) [2023] ZAFSHC 132 (17 April 2023)
Appeal against conviction and life sentence for rape dismissed. The court upheld the complainant’s evidence, medical corroboration, and minimum sentence.
S v Khumalo [2023] ZAGPPHC 104; A114/2021 (17 February 2023)
The High Court upheld the appeal, finding unreliable and contradictory identification evidence and holding that the state had not proved robbery beyond a reasonable doubt.
Ndlovu v S (A150/2022) [2022] ZAGPPHC 941 (1 December 2022)
The court found that the complainant was a credible witness who had sufficient opportunity to observe the appellant during the robbery in broad daylight and at close proximity. The identification was corroborated by objective evidence, including the recovery of the red hoodie and blood-stained knife. The identity parade was properly conducted, and the complainant's dock identification further strengthened the reliability of the identification. The appellant failed to present any evidence supporting his alibi, and the contradictions regarding the missing fingers were immaterial in light of the…
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Latakgomo v S (A99/2016) [2022] ZAGPPHC 416 (17 June 2022)
Appeal against rape and kidnapping convictions and life sentence dismissed; trial court found the complainant credible, corroborated, and the appellant’s version improbable.
Mdini v S (A045/2021) [2021] ZAGPJHC 613 (23 September 2021)
Appeal against a rape conviction dismissed. The High Court held that the complainant’s evidence, medical findings, and surrounding circumstances proved non-consensual intercourse beyond reasonable doubt.
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