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Matshaba v Road Accident Fund (9862/18) [2025] ZAGPPHC 698 (30 June 2025)
The High Court removed a Road Accident Fund matter from the default judgment roll after finding the plaintiff had not reliably proved the accident date or discharged the onus of proof.
Maluleka v S (Appeal) (A29/2022) [2025] ZALMPPHC 103 (30 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape convictions and a life sentence, holding that the complainant’s evidence was credible and the trial court had not misdirected itself.
Sedi v S (Appeal) (A211/2024) [2025] ZAFSHC 148 (29 May 2025)
High Court dismissed an appeal against rape convictions and sentences, finding the complainants credible, contradictions immaterial, and no basis to disturb the minimum sentence.
Sediane and S (A167/2024) [2025] ZAFSHC 151 (29 May 2025)
Appeal against rape conviction and 22-year sentence dismissed. The court upheld the trial court’s credibility findings, cautionary approach, and sentence.
Senwamadi v Road Accident Fund (2022/2719) [2025] ZAGPJHC 129 (14 February 2025)
The High Court dismissed a Road Accident Fund claim after finding the plaintiff's evidence inconsistent and the accident report probably fabricated.
Van Reyneveld N.O v Road Accident Fund (22976/15) [2025] ZAGPJHC 134 (13 February 2025)
The court found that the plaintiff failed to discharge the onus of proving that his injuries were caused by the vehicle driven by Mr Makwala and that Mr Makwala was negligent. The evidence of the plaintiff's sole witness, Ms Moswetsi, was found to be unreliable and improbable due to material contradictions regarding the location and manner of the collision, the type of vehicle, and the circumstances of the incident. The defendant's witnesses, Mr Mothopeng and Mr Makwala, provided consistent and corroborated accounts that the plaintiff's injuries resulted from an assault with bricks and brooms…
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Mdlalose and Others v S (A142/2010) [2024] ZAGPJHC 744 (31 July 2024)
The appeal court found that the reconstructed record was adequate for adjudication and that the trial court erred in convicting the appellant based on unreliable single witness testimony. The evidence did not establish beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant aided or conspired in the escape of Accused 4. The appellant's involvement was limited to his role as a human rights officer ensuring the safety of Accused 4, and there was no credible evidence of criminal intent or benefit. The trial court failed to properly assess the inconsistencies and credibility issues in the State's case, and th…
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Ngobeni v S (A157/23) [2024] ZAGPPHC 495 (24 May 2024)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape conviction and 25-year sentence, finding the complainant's evidence credible and contradictions immaterial.
Mofo v S (CA 23/2023) [2024] ZANWHC 45 (22 February 2024)
The High Court upheld an appeal against conviction and sentence for robbery, finding the single-witness identification evidence unreliable and insufficient.
Faba v S (A128/2009) [2023] ZAFSHC 424 (31 October 2023)
The High Court dismissed an application to condone late prosecution of a criminal appeal and struck the appeal off the roll for excessive delay.
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