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Criminal Law [2012] ZAFSHC 90

S v Nthongoa, S Hlaza and Another, S v Mtshali and Another, S v Qhamakoane and Others, S v Makhalema, S v Chabalele and Another, S v Mathozi and Others, S v Tofu and Others, S v Hlakoane and Another, S v Mboweni, S v Ngxatha and Others, S v Motsoeneng and Others, S v November, S v Sebotho and Another, S v Seitlheko and Others, S v Ngxoboyi, S v Mokhuma and Others (90/2012)

S v Nthongoa, S Hlaza and Another, S v Mtshali and Another, S v Qhamakoane and Others, S v Makhalema, S v Chabalele and Another, S v Mathozi and Others, S v Tofu and Others, S v Hlakoane and Another, S v Mboweni, S v Ngxatha and Others, S v Motsoeneng and Others, S v November, S v Sebotho and Another, S v Seitlheko and Others, S v Ngxoboyi, S v Mokhuma and Others (90/2012) [2012] ZAFSHC 90 (10 May 2012)

The High Court held that 17 partly heard criminal matters became a nullity after the trial magistrate became absolutely unavailable, and authorised de novo proceedings.

  • Unavailability Of Judicial Officer
  • Nullity Of Proceedings
  • Right To Fair Trial
  • Delay In Trial
  • De Novo Trial
  • Criminal-procedure
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