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Criminal Law [2019] ZAECGHC 41

Mazitshana v S (CA&R300/2017)

Mazitshana v S (CA&R300/2017) [2019] ZAECGHC 41 (2 April 2019)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
CA&R300/2017
Judges
NG Beshe, GNZ Mjali

The High Court upheld rape convictions against a traditional healer but reduced the sentence on count 2 to 15 years, finding the life sentence unlawful.

  • Rape
  • Child Witness Evidence
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Traditional Healing Defence
  • Delay In Reporting
  • Appeal Against Sentence
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