the court had to interpret section 10(1) of the Stock Theft Act 26 of 1923

the court had to interpret section 2(1)(b) of the Legal Deposit of Publications Act 17 of 1982

the court heard an appeal against the decision of a magistrate's court in which the accused was found guilty of contravening a municipal by-law because he kept a duck within the municipal boundaries without the required licence

the court heard an appeal against the decision of a magistrate's court in which the accused was found guilty of contravening a municipal by-law because he kept a peacock within the municipal boundaries without the required licence.