Corpun file 4116a

Swazi Observer, Mbabane, 15 July 1999

Court briefs

Four strokes for 14-year-old theft accused

HLATHIKHULU - A 14 year-old juvenile who was charged with theft was sentenced to four strokes by the Swazi National Court.

The juvenile appeared before Court President Mahlabayidlele Dlamini charged with stealing four bags of cement from his employer, Aubrey Dlamini.

The boy asked for forgiveness from his employer who however did not accept the apology and the boy was convicted.

Corpun file 4116b

Swazi Observer, Mbabane, 15 July 1999

Court briefs

Four strokes for bicycle theft

SIMUNYE - A 15-year-old boy, who stole a bicycle which had been parked at the Lusoti shopping centre on Saturday, was on Wednesday sentenced to four strokes by National Court president, Sikhalasemayiwane Magagula.

The youth pleaded guilty to stealing the bicycle belonging to Mqobisi Nsibandze on July 10.