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Alcock v S

South Africa
Eastern Cape
High Court
National - higher court
Criminal
2002

The Appellant had been convicted of unlawful possession of abalone without a valid permit, in contravention of regulations issued under the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998. He appealed against his conviction.

Vorster and another v Department Economical Development, Environment and Tourism Limpopo Provincial Government and others

South Africa
High Court
National - higher court
2006

The first applicant had applied for a permit to hunt elephants. Elephants had been classified as damage causing animals in South Africa. The permit was issued approving the shooting of two elephants by a local hunter.

Chu v S.

South Africa
Gauteng
High Court
National - lower court
Criminal
2012

This is an appeal against a sentence. The appellant was charged with two counts:
1. Failing to declare the possession of 12 rhinoceros horns, contravening section 15(15)(b) read with section 1, 81, 87(1), and 95 of the Customs and Exice Act, No. 91 of 1964.

Lemtongthai v S.

South Africa
Gauteng
High Court
National - lower court
Criminal
2013

This is an application for leave to appeal against the sentence.

Nokhanyo Khohliso v S

South Africa
Eastern Cape
High Court
National - higher court
Criminal
2014

Ms Khohliso, a traditional healer from Tsolo in the former Transkei was convicted by the Tsolo Magistrates’ Court for the possession of a pair of vulture feet in contravention of section 13(c) read with section 84(13) of the Transkei’s Decree 9 of 1992.

Wawito Mawala v S.

South Africa
Kwazulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Court
National - lower court
Criminal
2012

The accused and three other men were inside the Ndumo Game Reserve on 19 November 2011 at 17:00. One man was carrying a firearm. Game rangers patrolling in the Reserve caught sight of the men in pursuit of a rhino. The rangers ordered the man to put down the firearm. Instead, he turned and pointed it at the rangers.

Lemtongthai v S.

South Africa
Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa
National - higher court
Criminal
2014

This is a judgement on appeal at the Supreme Court.

Swanvest 234 (Pty) Ltd v Nkwazi Resourcces Investments (Pty) Ltd and Another (871/2010) [2010] ZANCHC 30

South Africa
Northern Cape
High Court
National - higher court
Civil
2010

The court held that in this matter, it was common cause that a South African Court had jurisdiction to decide ownership of the Sable based on the cession agreement. The court found that the cession agreement had been signed by the attorney, acting under the authority of the first respondent.

Khoza v The State

South Africa
Gauteng
High Court
National - higher court
Criminal
2014

The court considered an appeal on the basis that the magistrate erred in denying the accused bail and that the magistrate erred in finding that the accused may abscond and fail to attend trial due to his ability to enter and leave the Republic without going through a border.

National Council of The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Minister of Environmental Affairs and Others

South Africa
Gauteng
High Court
National - higher court
Criminal
2019

The Director-General, Department Of Environmental Affairs (2nd Respondent) invited the public to make written submissions on proposed lion export quota in line with CITES requirements.

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