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S v Mafa (CC 17/2021) [2021] ZAMPMHC 13 (6 April 2021)
The High Court sentenced Mr Mafa to 25 years for murder and 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances, running concurrently.
S v Khomo (CCD50/2020) [2020] ZAKZPHC 60 (16 October 2020)
After a guilty plea for murder, the High Court imposed 20 years’ imprisonment, finding no substantial and compelling circumstances to depart below the prescribed minimum.
S v Mabape (CC3/2019) [2020] ZAGPPHC 820 (14 September 2020)
The court found that the accused's conduct constituted premeditated murder, supported by evidence of planning and intent. The brutality of the crime, including multiple stab wounds and the accused's attempt to evade detection, were aggravating factors. The accused did not testify in mitigation and showed no remorse, maintaining his innocence throughout. The court considered the accused's personal circumstances but found them to be ordinary and not substantial or compelling. The prevalence of violence against women and the need for deterrence and retribution were emphasized. The court held tha…
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Mfobo v S (CA&R 61/2017) [2019] ZAECGHC 33 (12 March 2019)
The High Court reduced a 12-year sentence for attempted murder to 10 years, finding the original sentence excessive but upholding premeditation.
Montsho v S (CA33/15) [2015] ZANWHC 45 (27 August 2015)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against an 8-year sentence for attempted murder, finding no basis to interfere with the magistrate’s sentencing discretion.
Ganya v S (A215/2013) [2014] ZAFSHC 240 (6 November 2014)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a 10-year sentence for attempted murder, finding no material misdirection and no basis to interfere.
Sawule v S (A555/2013) [2014] ZAGPPHC 534 (6 August 2014)
The High Court reduced a 24-month sentence for common assault to a wholly suspended 12-month term, finding the magistrate overemphasised aggravation and ignored mitigation.
S v Smith (2007/0263) [2009] ZAGPJHC 107 (17 April 2009)
The High Court sentenced a first offender convicted of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm to three years’ correctional supervision, with house arrest and community service.
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