S v Carneiro (425/18) [2019] ZASCA 45 (29 March 2019)

Criminal Law – appeal against conviction and sentence – right to speedy and fair trial – extends to appeal process – need for reasonable expedition – principles not adhered to. Evidence – adequacy of proof – State witnesses’ evidence riddled with improbabilities – failure to secure ballistic evidence – trial court misdirected itself – State failed to prove guilt of accused beyond reasonable doubt – appeal upheld – conviction and sentence set aside.