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AI summary
The High Court in Johannesburg dismissed an appeal against the refusal of bail on new facts. The judgment deals with whether various matters raised by the appellant were new facts, including fragmentation of earlier bail applications, the strength of the State’s case, previous convictions, health, and the best interests of minor children.
This may be relevant to bail appeals and criminal procedure, particularly applications based on alleged new facts.
Evidence from source
This is an appeal against the denial of bail on new facts, pending the appellant's trial.
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The appellant then approached the High Court on an urgent basis, appealing the decision of Magistrate Lombard.
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Accordingly, this court does not find the appellant’s health condition to be so grave that it warrants his release on bail.
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