S v Marais (CC56/2024)
S v Marais (CC56/2024) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1214 (12 November 2024)
The court found that the accused, Johan Marais, admitted all elements of the crime of murder in his section 112(2) statement, including acting in common purpose with other police officers, intentionally and unlawfully killing the deceased, Caiphus Nyoka, who posed no threat and was unarmed. The accused confirmed the statement was made voluntarily and with full understanding of his rights. The State accepted the admissions and did not lead any evidence to the contrary. The court was satisfied that the accused's plea and admissions established his guilt beyond reasonable doubt and returned a ve…
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- Murder
- Common Purpose
- Unlawful Instructions
- Section 112 2 Criminal Procedure Act
- Intentional Killing