Appeal in terms of s 311 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977: s 311 provides for an appeal as of right, without leave: question of law upheld: ‘intent to do grievous bodily harm’ not an element in a rape contemplated in Part I(c) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 105 of 1997: conviction and sentence imposed by the regional court reinstated and matter remitted to the high court for appeal to proceed on sentence.
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