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This judgment concerns a bail appeal in the Western Cape High Court arising from charges of attempted murder after an alleged group assault. The Court granted condonation for the late prosecution of the appeal and dismissed the appeal against the refusal of bail.
It may be relevant to criminal procedure and bail matters, particularly appeals from bail refusals and the treatment of new facts on appeal.
Evidence from source
Summary: Criminal procedure – bail appeal – attempted murder – Schedule 5 offence – appeal against refusal of bail – s 65(4) of Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 – substantial delay in noting appeal – condonation – lack of funds – condonati
Supports: Summary sentence 1 and 2
1. Condonation for the late prosecution of the bail appeal is granted. 2. The appeal against the refusal of bail is dismissed.
Supports: Summary sentence 2
They are charged, together with three co-accused, with attempted murder arising from a group assault upon the complainant on 12 February 2024.
Supports: Summary sentence 1