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A bail application in South Africa is a formal request for the release of an accused person from custody while the criminal case against them ...

An accused who is refused bail in South Africa can challenge the decision by appealing to a judge in chambers of the High Court under ...

Attempted murder case law in South Africa works by answering two questions through decided appeals: did the accused intend to kill, and had the accused ...

South African case law on assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (assault GBH) settles three questions: when the State has proved intent, how ...

Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, usually called assault GBH, is a common-law crime in South Africa, and the State must prove three ...

A first offence for common assault in South Africa usually results in a fine, a wholly or partially suspended sentence, correctional supervision, or a diversion ...

Assault charges in South Africa cover two main common law offences: common assault, which includes any unlawful and intentional application of force or threat of ...

An assault case in South Africa runs from the police report, through investigation and the prosecution’s decision, to bail, trial, and verdict under the Criminal ...

You apply for an urgent interdict in South Africa by launching an urgent application in the High Court, made up of a notice of motion ...