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Criminal Law [2024] ZAGPPHC 1274

Ihedioha v S (A230/2024)

Ihedioha v S (A230/2024) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1274 (29 November 2024)

High Court appeal against refusal of bail dismissed. The court held that the appellant lacked a confirmed residence and that unresolved immigration status supported refusal.

  • Bail Application
  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Corruption
  • Immigration Status
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Bail-application
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Criminal Law [2023] ZAGPJHC 1034

S v Ncube (Sentence) (SS26/2023)

S v Ncube (Sentence) (SS26/2023) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1034 (15 September 2023)

The High Court sentenced Michael Ncube to life imprisonment for multiple rape counts and concurrent terms for trafficking, sexual assault, kidnapping, and related offences.

  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Rape
  • Sexual Assault
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Victim Impact Reports
  • Impersonation Of Police Officer
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Criminal Law [2023] ZAECMKHC 125

S v Ngqeza (CC26/2022)

S v Ngqeza (CC26/2022) [2023] ZAECMKHC 125 (6 February 2023)

High Court conviction for rape, attempted rape, and trafficking in persons arising from a fraudulent modelling-recruitment scheme.

  • Rape
  • Sexual Offences And Related Matters Amendment Act
  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Prevention And Combatting Of Trafficking In Persons Act
  • Credibility Of Witnesses
  • Modus Operandi
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Criminal Law [2022] ZAGPPHC 637

National Director of Public Prosecution v L and Another (CC6/2021)

National Director of Public Prosecution v L and Another (CC6/2021) [2022] ZAGPPHC 637 (4 August 2022)

High Court sentencing judgment after convictions for child abuse, assault, and trafficking-related offences, with a minimum-sentence departure for one accused.

  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Child Abuse
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Minimum Sentences
  • Mitigating And Aggravating Factors
  • Sentencing-principles
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Criminal Law [2021] ZAECBHC 40

Tede and Another v S (CA&R 45/2021)

Tede and Another v S (CA&R 45/2021) [2021] ZAECBHC 40 (24 December 2021)

High Court bail appeal by two accused charged with schedule 6 rape and trafficking offences dismissed for failure to show exceptional circumstances.

  • Bail Application
  • Exceptional Circumstances
  • Schedule 6 Offences
  • Rape
  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Bail-application
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Criminal Law [2017] ZAGPPHC 641

Dos Santos v S (A26/2014)

Dos Santos v S (A26/2014) [2017] ZAGPPHC 641; 2018 (1) SACR 20 (GP) (7 September 2017)

High Court appeal against sentence for trafficking in persons dismissed; the court confirmed life imprisonment and held the reconstructed record was sufficient.

  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Sexual Exploitation
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Record Reconstruction
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Trafficking-in-persons
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Administrative Law [2016] ZAGPJHC 47

SL and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (2016/ 01352)

SL and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (2016/ 01352) [2016] ZAGPJHC 47 (26 February 2016)

The High Court ordered Thai detainees released from Lindela and placed in a place of safety pending assessment under anti-trafficking law.

  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Prevention And Combating Of Trafficking In Persons Act
  • Immigration Detention
  • Constitutional Rights Protection
  • Interim Relief
  • Judicial Review Of Administrative Action
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Criminal Law [2013] ZAECGHC 77

Ntonga and Others v S (CA 159/2012)

Ntonga and Others v S (CA 159/2012) [2013] ZAECGHC 77; [2013] 4 All SA 372 (ECG) (22 August 2013)

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…

  • Rape
  • Sexual Exploitation Of Children
  • Trafficking In Persons
  • Cautionary Rule
  • Credibility Of Witnesses
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