CA NO. 19/2001
IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA
(BOPHUTHATSWANA PROVINCIAL DIVISION)

In the matter between:
THE STATE

and

ROSELINAH  THAMENG

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REVIEW  JUDGMENT
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MOGOENG  J.

[1]	The accused was correctly convicted of (i) count 1: dealing in dagga; and (ii) count 2: dealing in liquor without a licence.  The sentence of R2 400.00 or 12 months imprisonment and R600.00 or 3 months imprisonment were imposed for counts 1 and 2 respectively.

[2]	Leeuw J queried the appropriateness of the fine.  In response the learned Magistrate proposed that the sentence be reduced to R1 800.00 or 12 months imprisonment and R300.00 or 3 months imprisonment respectively.

[3]	I agree that the special circumstances of this case warrant the reduction of the fine.  The conviction is confirmed and the sentence is set aside and substituted by the following:

“Count 1:	R1 200.00 or 12 months imprisonment;

 Count 2:	R300.00 or 3 months imprisonment.”

M.T.R.  MOGOENG
JUDGE OF THE HIGH COURT

DATED:  05 APRIL 2001