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IURI271 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Modulekode: Module Beskrywing:

Examiner(s)/ PROF PG DU TOIT-PC;MR H Date/ 2019/11/14

Eksaminator(e): PRETORIUS-VTC;MR M NDOU-MC;ME Datum:
F STEENEKAMP-MC;
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DR A KLAASEN-PC;
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Submission of answer scripts/Inhandiging van antwoordskrifte: ORDINARY

Section B [60]

Please complete Section B in your answer script.

 Longer questions must be broken down into paragraphs.

 Please make use of bullets to separate the points of your argument.

Question 1 [12]

In Rudolph v S 2010 (1) SACR 262 (SCA) at 266h-i, Snyders JA held with reference to Section 60(11)(a) of
the Criminal Procedure Act that “ordinary circumstances present to an exceptional degree, may lead to a
finding that release on bail is justified”.

Discuss the meaning of “exceptional circumstances” as provided for in Section 60(11)(a).

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Question 2 [8]

Lungile Longfinger is charged with theft of a cell phone. He pleads not guilty. The evidence led during the trial
establishes that Lungile threatened the victim with a stick before taking the cell phone. The prosecutor applies
for the charge to be amended to one of robbery. Will the application succeed? Discuss with reference to the
relevant section of the Criminal Procedure Act and the principles developed by the courts in this regard.
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Question 3 [5]

X is arraigned in the regional court on a charge of murder. The regional magistrate continues with the
proceedings without making any inquiry regarding the appointment of assessors. With reference to the legal
requirements in this regard, explain whether the conduct of the magistrate is procedurally regular.
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Question 4 [7]

4.1 Discuss the requirements for the presence of judicial bias. (4)

4.2 What are the consequences of a presiding officer recusing him/herself from a criminal case? (3)

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Question 5 [5]

Accused no. 1 is charged with raping Y, a 10-year-old complainant, on 10 October 2018 at about 16:00 at her
place of residence. Accused no. 2 is charged with raping Y, the same complainant, on 12 October 2018 at
about 12:00 at school. May accused no. 1 and accused no. 2 be tried jointly? Explain and refer to legislation
as well as relevant case law.
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Question 6 [3]

Define the principle of legality within the context of criminal procedure.

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Question 7 [16]

7.1 What are the general principles of sentencing as summarised in S v Rabie 1975 (4) SA 855 (A)? (4)

7.2 During sentencing of a 15-year-old, Thabiso, for housebreaking with intent to steal and theft, it appears
that Thabiso had previously been convicted for housebreaking with intent to steal and theft. Thabiso had
also been convicted of theft on three previous occasions. With reference to authority, explain the
requirements for declaring a convicted person a habitual criminal. Also explain whether the presiding
officer has the discretion to declare Thabiso a habitual criminal. (12)
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Question 8 [4]

What are the grounds, in terms of Section 22(1) of the Superior Courts Act, upon which a decision of a lower
court may be reviewed?

TOTAL: 100

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Instruksies

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Afdeling B [60]

Voltooi asseblief Afdeling B in u antwoordskrif.

 Langer vrae moet in paragrawe verdeel word.

 Maak asb. van kolkarakters (“bullets”) gebruik om elke nuwe punt van u argument aan te dui.

Vraag 1 [12]

In Rudolph v S 2010 (1) SASV 262 (HHA) te 266h-i het Snyders AR met verwysing na Artikel 60(11)(a) van
die Strafproseswet beslis dat “ordinary circumstances present to an exceptional degree, may lead to a finding
that release on bail is justified”.

Bespreek die betekenis van “buitengewone omstandighede” soos vereis deur Artikel 60(11)(a).
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Vraag 2 [8]

Lungile Longfinger staan tereg op ʼn aanklag van die diefstal van ʼn selfoon. Hy het onskuldig gepleit. Die
getuienis wat gedurende die verhoor gelei is, dui daarop dat Lungile die slagoffer met ʼn stok gedreig het voordat
hy die selfoon geneem het. Die aanklaer doen aansoek om die aanklag na een van roof te verander. Sal die
aansoek slaag? Bespreek met verwysing na die toepaslike artikel van die Strafproseswet en die beginsels wat
in hierdie verband deur die howe ontwikkel is.
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Vraag 3 [5]

X staan in die streekhof tereg op ’n aanklag van moord. Die streekslanddros sit die saak voort sonder om
enige ondersoek te doen na die aanstelling van assessore. Met verwysing na die regsvereistes in hierdie
verband, verduidelik of die optrede van die landdros prosedureel reëlmatig is.
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Vraag 4 [7]

4.1 Bespreek die voorvereistes vir die teenwoordigheid van regterlike vooroordeel. (4)

4.2 Wat is die gevolge as die voorsittende beampte onttrek aan ʼn strafsaak? (3)
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Vraag 5 [5]

Beskuldigde nr. 1 word aangekla van verkragting nadat hy Y, ʼn 10-jarige klaer, op 10 Oktober 2018 omstreeks
16:00 by haar woonplek verkrag het. Beskuldigde nr. 2 word aangekla van verkragting nadat hy Y, dieselfde
klaer, op 12 Oktober 2018 omstreeks 12:00 by die skool verkrag het.

Kan beskuldigde nr. 1 en beskuldigde nr. 2 gesamentlik verhoor word? Verduidelik en verwys na wetgewing
sowel as relevante regspraak.

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Vraag 6 [3]

Omskryf die legaliteitsbeginsel in die konteks van die Strafprosesreg.

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Vraag 7 [16]

7.1 Wat is die algemene beginsels van vonnisoplegging soos opgesom in S v Rabie 1975 (4) SA
855 (A)? (4)

7.2 Tydens die vonnisoplegging van die 15-jarige Thabiso vir huisbraak met die opset om te steel en diefstal,
blyk dit dat Thabiso vantevore skuldig bevind is aan huisbraak met die opset om te steel en diefstal en
dat hy ook by drie vorige geleenthede aan diefstal skuldig bevind is. Met verwysing na gesag, verduidelik
wat die voorvereistes is vir die verklaring van ʼn persoon tot gewoontemisdadiger. Verduidelik verder of
die hof oor die diskresie beskik om Thabiso tot gewoontemisdadiger te verklaar. (12)
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Vraag 8 [4]

Op watter gronde mag die beslissing van ʼn laer hof ingevolge Artikel 22(1) of Wet op Hoër Howe hersien
word?

TOTAAL: 100
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