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CPR3701 October/November 2023 Exam
Answers,
Long Questions with Answers, Tutorials
and Notes
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2023
CPR3701
Criminal Procedure
80 Marks
Duration: 4 Hours
First examiner: M T Second
examiner: XK
This paper consists of 14 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PORTFOLIO OR TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All four (4) sections of this paper are compulsory and must be completed on one
examination script.
SECTION 1
1.1 A, B and C are involved in criminal activities which give rise to charges of rape and murder.
The offences are alleged to have taken place in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on 16 June 2022.
The investigating officer, Sgt. H, initially only manages to arrest A and C.
1.1.1 Which part of the law determines the procedure to be followed by the court in the subsequent
criminal proceedings?
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C.P.R. 1977 (as amended) determines the procedure to be followed by the court in the
subsequent criminal proceedings. This Act provides the framework for the investigation,
arrest, charging, and trial of persons accused of committing criminal offenses in South
Africa. (1)
1.1.2 Which part of the law determines the elements of the offence which must be proved by the
prosecution in establishing its case?
The elements of the offense that must be proved by the prosecution in establishing its
case are determined by the substantive criminal law. In this case, the substantive criminal
law would be the common law and/or any applicable statutory provisions that define the
offenses of rape and murder. The elements of each offense are set out in the relevant
legal provisions and would need to be proven beyond reasonable doubt by the
prosecution in order to secure a conviction. (1)
1.1.3 The Public Prosecutor, Miss PP, and the investigating officer, Sgt. H, are of the view that
the matter should be heard in the district court. Briefly discuss the feasibility of this view,
in the context of South African criminal procedural law. (2)
1.1.4 During the subsequent criminal proceedings the presiding officer, M, informs the prosecution
and the defence that she is, in fact, the ‘master of the case’, and that she, therefore, has
the power to determine the charges against the accused. Briefly discuss the accuracy of
M’s assertion. (2)
1.1.5 In her haste to proceed with the case, M, somehow omits to inform A and C about their right
to legal representation. Briefly discuss the procedural and substantive consequences of
the failure by M to inform A and C about their right to legal representation.
(2)
1.1.6 B is apprehended a few weeks after the arrest of A and B. Briefly discuss the procedure,
in terms of section 155 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, which is supposed to
unfold when B appears before court with A and C. (2)
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SECTION 2
2.1 A and B are involved in a bruising physical brawl. B subsequently succumbs to the injuries
sustained during the fight and dies in hospital. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
is not convinced that the prosecution has a ‘winnable’ case, and decides to withdraw the
case.
The company for which for which B worked, BD Constructions, claims to have experienced
a ‘profound sense of loss’ occasioned by B’s death. The directors of the company want to
pursue (in the name of BD Constructions) criminal action against A.
Advise BD Constructions accordingly. (4)
Hints: your answer should contain:
i. the applicable course of action to be followed after the DPP’s prosecutor’s
decision;
ii. the locus standi of BD Construction, and whether the company is eligible to
proceed with any legal action as set out on p. 93 par. 5.3.2, of the prescribed
textbook
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2.2 During a visit to Caucasia, a country in Western Europe, Bobby Philanderer, a South African,
meets and falls in love with a native Caucasian, Blessing Trulove. Blessing is a male of
African descent, whilst Bobby is a white male. The laws of Caucasia prohibit intimate inter-
racial and homosexual relations between people. Caucasia is a conservative country, in
which acts of this nature are punishable by death. Fortunately, Bobby gets wind of his
imminent arrest, and manages to escape to South Africa, just in time. The Director of
Public Prosecutions, Dee Pea Pea, in the South African Free State province, receives a
request from the Caucasia government to ‘repatriate Mr Bobby Philanderer to the
Republic of Caucasia, [there] to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for violating
some of our most valued laws’.
Discuss whether in terms of South African law, Bobby Philanderer can be extradited to
Caucasia. (8)
Hints: your answer must be restricted to the following aspects:
i. The most relevant principles of extradition as discussed on p. 175, par. 7, 5th par
(numbered (1) - (5)) of the prescribed textbook; ii. Your answer must not only
regurgitate the principles set out on p. 175, but must discuss the feasibility of these
aspects in conjunction with the given facts and applicable South African law; and
iii. Your answer must be accompanied by a reasoned conclusion on the question asked
above.
2.3 A, B and C are arraigned on a charge of robbery with aggravating circumstances. During the
formal bail application, it transpires that,
(a) some of the potential witnesses in the subsequent trial are known to all
three the accused;
(b) all three the accused regularly cross the border between South Africa and
Botswana through illegal means.
Critically discuss the most appropriate grounds in terms of s 60(4), upon which all three
the accused may be granted or denied bail. (8)
Hint: in your answer the provisions set out in s 60(4) need not merely be set out verbatim,
but must be aligned to the facts and the accompanying (legislative) factors as set out in s
60(5) – (8A) of the CPA (see p. 219 – 223 of the prescribed textbook).
2.4 A and B are arrested at the scene of a robbery in which they were allegedly involved. C, the
third suspect, manages to escape in a white bakkie, which is recognized by some of the
witnesses. A few days after the robbery, the investigating officer, Sgt. H, learns, not only
that C may have been involved in the crime, but also that he owns a white bakkie fitting
the same description of the one used during the robbery. H goes to B’s house, where G,
C’s wife, allows him to conduct a search. A bakkie, apparently identical to the one used
in the robbery is discovered at C’s residence (C is nowhere to be found at this point). The
investigating officer is convinced that the bakkie found at B’s residence is the ‘same one’
that was used in the robbery, and decides to ‘confiscate’ it for forensic analysis, and for
‘other investigations’.
Discuss the legality or otherwise of H’s actions in the light of,
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Criminal Procedure Latest EXAM PACK Oct/Nov 2023
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning,
comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the
contents of this document as your own work,
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise
or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided as is without any
representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of reliance and use of
the contents of this document. This document is to be used for comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY.
No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
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, 2 CPR3701
May/June 2023
CPR3701 October/November 2023 Exam
Answers,
Long Questions with Answers, Tutorials
and Notes
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2023
CPR3701
Criminal Procedure
80 Marks
Duration: 4 Hours
First examiner: M T Second
examiner: XK
This paper consists of 14 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PORTFOLIO OR TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All four (4) sections of this paper are compulsory and must be completed on one
examination script.
SECTION 1
1.1 A, B and C are involved in criminal activities which give rise to charges of rape and murder.
The offences are alleged to have taken place in Mamelodi, Pretoria, on 16 June 2022.
The investigating officer, Sgt. H, initially only manages to arrest A and C.
1.1.1 Which part of the law determines the procedure to be followed by the court in the subsequent
criminal proceedings?
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May/June 2023
C.P.R. 1977 (as amended) determines the procedure to be followed by the court in the
subsequent criminal proceedings. This Act provides the framework for the investigation,
arrest, charging, and trial of persons accused of committing criminal offenses in South
Africa. (1)
1.1.2 Which part of the law determines the elements of the offence which must be proved by the
prosecution in establishing its case?
The elements of the offense that must be proved by the prosecution in establishing its
case are determined by the substantive criminal law. In this case, the substantive criminal
law would be the common law and/or any applicable statutory provisions that define the
offenses of rape and murder. The elements of each offense are set out in the relevant
legal provisions and would need to be proven beyond reasonable doubt by the
prosecution in order to secure a conviction. (1)
1.1.3 The Public Prosecutor, Miss PP, and the investigating officer, Sgt. H, are of the view that
the matter should be heard in the district court. Briefly discuss the feasibility of this view,
in the context of South African criminal procedural law. (2)
1.1.4 During the subsequent criminal proceedings the presiding officer, M, informs the prosecution
and the defence that she is, in fact, the ‘master of the case’, and that she, therefore, has
the power to determine the charges against the accused. Briefly discuss the accuracy of
M’s assertion. (2)
1.1.5 In her haste to proceed with the case, M, somehow omits to inform A and C about their right
to legal representation. Briefly discuss the procedural and substantive consequences of
the failure by M to inform A and C about their right to legal representation.
(2)
1.1.6 B is apprehended a few weeks after the arrest of A and B. Briefly discuss the procedure,
in terms of section 155 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, which is supposed to
unfold when B appears before court with A and C. (2)
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SECTION 2
2.1 A and B are involved in a bruising physical brawl. B subsequently succumbs to the injuries
sustained during the fight and dies in hospital. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
is not convinced that the prosecution has a ‘winnable’ case, and decides to withdraw the
case.
The company for which for which B worked, BD Constructions, claims to have experienced
a ‘profound sense of loss’ occasioned by B’s death. The directors of the company want to
pursue (in the name of BD Constructions) criminal action against A.
Advise BD Constructions accordingly. (4)
Hints: your answer should contain:
i. the applicable course of action to be followed after the DPP’s prosecutor’s
decision;
ii. the locus standi of BD Construction, and whether the company is eligible to
proceed with any legal action as set out on p. 93 par. 5.3.2, of the prescribed
textbook
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2.2 During a visit to Caucasia, a country in Western Europe, Bobby Philanderer, a South African,
meets and falls in love with a native Caucasian, Blessing Trulove. Blessing is a male of
African descent, whilst Bobby is a white male. The laws of Caucasia prohibit intimate inter-
racial and homosexual relations between people. Caucasia is a conservative country, in
which acts of this nature are punishable by death. Fortunately, Bobby gets wind of his
imminent arrest, and manages to escape to South Africa, just in time. The Director of
Public Prosecutions, Dee Pea Pea, in the South African Free State province, receives a
request from the Caucasia government to ‘repatriate Mr Bobby Philanderer to the
Republic of Caucasia, [there] to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for violating
some of our most valued laws’.
Discuss whether in terms of South African law, Bobby Philanderer can be extradited to
Caucasia. (8)
Hints: your answer must be restricted to the following aspects:
i. The most relevant principles of extradition as discussed on p. 175, par. 7, 5th par
(numbered (1) - (5)) of the prescribed textbook; ii. Your answer must not only
regurgitate the principles set out on p. 175, but must discuss the feasibility of these
aspects in conjunction with the given facts and applicable South African law; and
iii. Your answer must be accompanied by a reasoned conclusion on the question asked
above.
2.3 A, B and C are arraigned on a charge of robbery with aggravating circumstances. During the
formal bail application, it transpires that,
(a) some of the potential witnesses in the subsequent trial are known to all
three the accused;
(b) all three the accused regularly cross the border between South Africa and
Botswana through illegal means.
Critically discuss the most appropriate grounds in terms of s 60(4), upon which all three
the accused may be granted or denied bail. (8)
Hint: in your answer the provisions set out in s 60(4) need not merely be set out verbatim,
but must be aligned to the facts and the accompanying (legislative) factors as set out in s
60(5) – (8A) of the CPA (see p. 219 – 223 of the prescribed textbook).
2.4 A and B are arrested at the scene of a robbery in which they were allegedly involved. C, the
third suspect, manages to escape in a white bakkie, which is recognized by some of the
witnesses. A few days after the robbery, the investigating officer, Sgt. H, learns, not only
that C may have been involved in the crime, but also that he owns a white bakkie fitting
the same description of the one used during the robbery. H goes to B’s house, where G,
C’s wife, allows him to conduct a search. A bakkie, apparently identical to the one used
in the robbery is discovered at C’s residence (C is nowhere to be found at this point). The
investigating officer is convinced that the bakkie found at B’s residence is the ‘same one’
that was used in the robbery, and decides to ‘confiscate’ it for forensic analysis, and for
‘other investigations’.
Discuss the legality or otherwise of H’s actions in the light of,
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