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Francis frequently goes to the Arts and Crafts Market in Johannesburg with her friends. One Saturday, as she is walking in Juta Street, a man approaches her and grabs her handbag out of her hands. Francis starts chasing the man and shouts for help. A number of bystanders chase and apprehend the man. The police are called. They arrest the man, who is identified as Robert Beukes, for theft.
Who will decide if Robert will be tried in the magistrates' court for theft after looking at all the evidence presented by the police?