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Criminal Law [2018] ZAGPPHC 395

Mandlazi v S (A765/2016)

Mandlazi v S (A765/2016) [2018] ZAGPPHC 395 (22 May 2018)

The High Court dismissed Lucky Mandlazi’s appeal against conviction and sentence for rape and housebreaking, finding the trial fair and the minimum sentence properly applied.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentencing
  • Vulnerable Victim
  • Grievous Bodily Harm
  • Charge Sheet Requirements
  • Minimum-sentencing
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Criminal Law [2017] ZAGPPHC 274

Mokalare v S (A28/2016)

Mokalare v S (A28/2016) [2017] ZAGPPHC 274 (2 June 2017)

Appeal against a 30-year sentence for rape of a mentally challenged complainant was dismissed. The High Court found no misdirection in sentencing.

  • Rape
  • Minimum Sentences
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Vulnerable Victim
  • Sentencing-appeals
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Criminal Law [2016] ZANCHC 71

Bezuidenhout v S (CA&R76/2016)

Bezuidenhout v S (CA&R76/2016) [2016] ZANCHC 71 (2 December 2016)

The court condoned a late appeal, upheld a rape conviction, and reduced a life sentence to 18 years after finding the minimum sentence disproportionate.

  • Rape
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Condonation For Late Appeal
  • Credibility Of Witnesses
  • Minimum Sentences
  • Vulnerable Victim
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Criminal Law [2016] ZANCHC 47

Bezuidenhout v S (CA&R76/2016)

Bezuidenhout v S (CA&R76/2016) [2016] ZANCHC 47; 2017 (2) SACR 577 (NCK) (2 December 2016)

Appeal against rape conviction dismissed, but the life sentence was replaced with 18 years after the court found the minimum sentence disproportionate.

  • Rape
  • Sentencing
  • Condonation
  • Vulnerable Victim
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Sexual Offences Amendment Act
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