Sipho and Lerato have been in a relationship for several years. One evening, Lerato is involved in a hit-and-run accident in which a pedestrian is seriously injured. Panicked and afraid of being arrested, Lerato calls Sipho and tells him what happened. Sipho rushes to the scene, instructs Lerato 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 Sipho’s actions. Which of the following best describes Sipho’s criminal liability?

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Sipho is guilty of being an accessory after the fact to the crime of culpable homicide only, as his conduct was aimed at helping Lerato avoid arrest.

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Sipho may be guilty of defeating or obstructing the ends of justice, as his conduct was intended to interfere with the proper administration of justice.

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Sipho is not criminally liable because his actions were motivated by loyalty and emotional attachment to Lerato.

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Sipho cannot be held liable because he was not present at the time of the accident and did not participate in the original offence.

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