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In S v Williams 1980 (1) SA 60 (A) the court said that “It is not possible in South African law to be convicted as an accomplice to murder.” Is the statement true?
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Steven and Maria have been in a relationship for several years. One evening, Maria is involved in a hit-and-run accident in which a pedestrian is seriously injured. Panicked and afraid of being arrested, Maria calls Steven and tells him what happened. Steven rushes to the scene, instructs Maria to leave immediately, and later wipes the vehicle clean of fingerprints and disposes of the damaged number plate to prevent the police from tracing the car back to her. The police later discover Steven’s actions. Which of the following best describes Steven’s criminal liability?
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In Yolelo 1981 1 SA 1002 (A) the Appeal Court held that:
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In Holliday 1927 CPD 395 the court held that:
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Will and Mike are involved in a heated argument outside a tavern. In a moment of anger, Will pushes Mike forcefully. Mike loses his balance, falls backwards, and hits his head on a concrete pavement. He later dies from the injuries sustained. Will claims that he did not intend to kill Mike but admits that he was aware that pushing him could cause harm, although he did not think death would result. Which of the following best reflects the correct legal position in South African law?
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Khum, a 15-year-old boy, and Petunia, a 17-year-old girl, are in a romantic relationship. One afternoon, while alone together, they engage in sexual intercourse. Petunia later states that although she did not explicitly resist, she felt pressured by Khumo’s persistence and believed she had little choice but to go along with it. Khumo, on the other hand, maintains that Petunia participated willingly and that he believed she consented to the encounter. The State considers whether Khumo can be charged with rape under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007. Can Khumo be charged?
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Lynette is a 14-year-old girl who is involved in a consensual sexual relationship with Mr Bruwwer, a 45-year-old man. Both claim that they are in love and that the relationship is consensual. Lynette’s mother is aware of the relationship and does not object to it. Lynette later falls pregnant. During a medical consultation, the doctor asks about the father of the child. Upon learning that Mr Bruwwer is 45 years old, the doctor reports the matter to the South African Police Service. Mr Bruwwer is subsequently charged under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007. Can Mr Bruwwer be charged with any offence?
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In South African criminal law, the crime of assault may be committed through either direct or indirect application of force. Which of the following best reflects what is meant by indirect application of force?
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Peter is shopping in the city center while holding his cell phone in his hand. John approaches Peter and with a quick, unexpected manoeuvre, snatches Peter’s cell phone from his hand and runs off with it.
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