High Court of South Africa North Gauteng, Pretoria

The Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa is a superior court of law which has general jurisdiction over the South African province of Gauteng and the eastern part of North West province. The main seat of the division is at Pretoria, while a local seat at Johannesburg has concurrent jurisdiction over the southern parts of Gauteng. 

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November 2015
Prisoner’s eligibility for parole is not an entitlement; postponement for further assessments was a lawful exercise of discretion.
Parole law; review under PAJA; section 136 Correctional Services Act; parole eligibility versus entitlement; Ministerial discretion; administrative law — rationality and application of mind; Phaahla (date-of-sentence principle).
17 November 2015
October 2015
15 October 2015
February 2015
Single credible witness, admissible statements and ballistic evidence sustained convictions for conspiracy and murder; life sentences imposed.
Criminal law — Conspiracy to murder and murder — sufficiency of single-witness evidence — admissibility of statements and pointing-out — proof of agreement and common purpose — ballistic linkage to accused's firearm — sentencing under s51(1) Criminal Law Amendment Act.
4 February 2015