REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA Reportable Case Number : 513 / 03 In the matter between JAN HENDRIK BRANDT APPELLANT and THE STATE Coram : RESPONDENT CAMERON, MTHIYANE, BRAND JJA, PATEL and PONNAN AJJA Date of hearing : 9 NOVEMBER 2004 Date of delivery : 30 NOVEMBER 2004 SUMMARY Sentence – s51(3)(b) of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 105 of 1997 interpreted – suitability of imprisonment for life as a sentencing option for child offenders considered. ___________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT ___________________________________________________________________

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