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March 1947
Ngxongo v R (5/47) [1947] ZASCA 11 (21 March 1947) Accused knowingly administered arsenic; convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Criminal law – Murder by poisoning – Whether accused knowingly administered arsenic – admissions and corroborative witness evidence – procurement of arsenic from third party – motive (jealousy/affair) – rejection of ‘love philtre’ defence – sentence of death for premeditated poisoning.	21 March 1947

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March 1947

Ngxongo v R (5/47) [1947] ZASCA 11 (21 March 1947)

Accused knowingly administered arsenic; convicted of murder and sentenced to death.

Criminal law – Murder by poisoning – Whether accused knowingly administered arsenic – admissions and corroborative witness evidence – procurement of arsenic from third party – motive (jealousy/affair) – rejection of ‘love philtre’ defence – sentence of death for premeditated poisoning.

21 March 1947