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Cierenberg v S (A6/2021) [2022] ZAGPPHC 6 (13 January 2022)
Appeal against conviction and sentence for attempted murder dismissed. The High Court held that the trial court properly evaluated the evidence and sentence.
Nomqolo v S (A68/2019) [2020] ZAGPPHC 518 (14 September 2020)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against rape conviction and 10-year sentence, finding the complainant credible, corroborated, and the minimum sentence justified.
Mathiba v S (A187/2017) [2017] ZAFSHC 227 (14 December 2017)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a life sentence for rape of an eight-year-old complainant, finding no basis to interfere with sentence.
Thophi v S (CA&R75/17) [2017] ZAECMHC 41 (17 October 2017)
Appeal against sentence in a rape case involving a child complainant. The court reduced life imprisonment to 20 years, finding youth and other factors were substantial and compelling.
Matabane v S (A105/2016) [2016] ZAFSHC 139 (19 August 2016)
Appeal against life imprisonment for rape of an 11-year-old succeeded. The High Court found misdirection in sentencing and reduced the sentence to 18 years.
Mashaba v S (A206/2012) [2012] ZAGPPHC 286 (13 November 2012)
Appeal dismissed against convictions for raping and assaulting the appellant’s daughter. The High Court upheld the life sentences and found no prejudice from a chargesheet error.
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