Soni v S (465/2019) [2021] ZASCA 57 (5 May 2021)

Criminal appeal – appeal against conviction and sentence – whether pattern of evidence proved guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt – distinction drawn between a mandate and the doctrine of common purpose in respect of a charge of murder – test to be applied when a State witness cannot testify and where cross-examination cannot be completed – sentence – whether period of incarceration awaiting appeal ought to be taken into account.