/ 24 April 2024

State wins its appeal of controversial Coko rape ruling

The JSC recommended five candidates for appointment to the appeal court
The supreme court of appeal on Wednesday upheld the state’s appeal to the controversial acquittal of a paramedic accused of raping his girlfriend in the case of S v Coko.

The supreme court of appeal confirms stringent standard for consent as defence in rape cases

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