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AI summary
The High Court in Pretoria heard an appeal by Siyabonga Weni against his conviction for robbery with aggravated circumstances and the 15 year sentence imposed in the Regional Court. The judgment records the evidence of the complainant and a witness, the appellant's alibi defence, and the court's conclusion that the conviction was correctly based on the state witnesses' evidence. The appeal against conviction and sentence was dismissed.
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Evidence from source
The appellant was convicted on one count of robbery with aggravated circumstances and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in the Regional Court
Supports: Summary sentence 1
the court came to the following conclusion: “ Both testified from their vantage points and although they varied their evidence slightly, there are no glaring inconsistencies as to the testimony of the taking and the use of violence.”
Supports: Summary sentence 2
The appeal against conviction and sentence is dismissed.
Supports: Summary sentence 3