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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:

        1. Hon. Judge President RD Hendricks

        2. Hon. Deputy Judge President Djaje

        3. Hon. Judge Petersen

        4. Hon. Judge Reid

        5. Hon. Judge Mfenyana

        6. Hon. Judge Reddy

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June 2013
Philander v Minister of Safety and Security (473/2011) [2013] ZANWHC 2 (6 June 2013)
Plaintiff awarded damages for police assault and rape, recognizing contumelia and PTSD; R60,000 and R180,000 respectively.
* Police misconduct – assault and rape by police officers – abuse of constitutional duty to protect. * Quantum – awards for contumelia, physical injuries and psychological sequelae (PTSD). * Use of medico-legal and psychological reports in assessing damages. * Costs – inclusion of counsel and qualifying expert expenses.
 6 June 2013
April 2013
S v Matjeke and Others (CAF 08/2012) [2013] ZANWHC 1 (18 April 2013)
Court upheld hearsay and accomplice evidence rulings and confirmed convictions and sentences.
Criminal procedure – hearsay evidence – admission after State closed case but before accused testified; s 3(1)(b) and s 3(1)(c) application; accomplice evidence and cautionary approach; deviation from numerical order of accused giving evidence; admissibility of extra‑curial statements alleged to have been made under duress.
 18 April 2013