Quotes by Johann Engelbrecht SC

“The perception of the accused is that he is to blame, and I cannot fault him for that.”

“My submission is that he should be treated as a first offender. He has good human qualities.”

“He had a life in which trauma existed. I can appreciate the guilt felt by the accused for the disappearance of his sister: had I gone with, this would not have happened.”

“This act of the accused was a one off occurrence....”

“The only sentencing objectives to be achieved in this case are deterrence and retribution.”