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High Court of South Africa North-West, Mafikeng

The Judges currently serving on duty at the North West High Court are:

Hon. Judge President RD Hendricks
Hon. Deputy Judge President Djaje
Hon. Judge Petersen
Hon. Judge Reid
Hon. Judge Mfenyana
Hon. Judge Reddy

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June 2005
S v De Beer and Another (CC 104/2005) [2005] ZANWHC 30 (22 June 2005) Whether a High Court may try offences committed within four kilometres beyond its magisterial boundary. Criminal procedure – territorial jurisdiction – s 90 Magistrates' Courts Act (four-kilometre rule) considered with s 19 Supreme Court Act. Statutory construction – purposive interpretation and avoidance of absurdity. Criminal procedure – special plea under s 106(1)(f) – challenge to court's jurisdiction. Interests of justice – convenience, accessibility, and public interest as supportive practical considerations.	22 June 2005

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June 2005

S v De Beer and Another (CC 104/2005) [2005] ZANWHC 30 (22 June 2005)

Whether a High Court may try offences committed within four kilometres beyond its magisterial boundary.

Criminal procedure – territorial jurisdiction – s 90 Magistrates' Courts Act (four-kilometre rule) considered with s 19 Supreme Court Act. Statutory construction – purposive interpretation and avoidance of absurdity. Criminal procedure – special plea under s 106(1)(f) – challenge to court's jurisdiction. Interests of justice – convenience, accessibility, and public interest as supportive practical considerations.

22 June 2005