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Environmental Law [2017] ZASCA 117

Els v S (1241/2016)

Els v S (1241/2016) [2017] ZASCA 117; 2017 (2) SACR 622 (SCA) (22 September 2017)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
1241/2016
Judges
Bosielo, Seriti, Saldulker, Plasket, Tsoka

The Supreme Court of Appeal reduced a sentence for unlawful possession and conveyance of rhino horns, finding the trial court had misdirected itself.

  • Unlawful Possession Of Rhino Horns
  • Limpopo Environmental Management Act
  • Sentencing Principles
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Sentencing-principles
  • Wildlife-conservation
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Criminal Law [2012] ZAGPJHC 204

Chu v S (A407/11)

Chu v S (A407/11) [2012] ZAGPJHC 204 (13 March 2012)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A407/11
Judges
Willis, Heaton-Nicholls

Appeal against sentence in a rhinoceros-horn possession case succeeded only to the extent that two prison terms were ordered to run concurrently.

  • Sentencing Principles
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Customs And Excise Offences
  • Bio Diversity Act Offences
  • Sentencing-principles
  • Wildlife-conservation
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