BritsKate
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Legally, an accident is something unintentional. If Oscar knew Reeva was behind the door him, going to get his gun, coming back and firing four shots can't be accidental. It's murder. Rage or not - he knew she was there. Premeditated is the sticking point and the 'common' rule is that premeditation can be formed at the time or just moments before the crime itself. There doesn't have to be a manifesto in triplicate to prove premeditation.
Now...the complication is that even if you do believe the State has proven murder, premeditation in South Africa is still really hazy to many of us and we've all read and posted varying interpretations so that ball's still out there somewhere.
Now...the complication is that even if you do believe the State has proven murder, premeditation in South Africa is still really hazy to many of us and we've all read and posted varying interpretations so that ball's still out there somewhere.