I'm still interested in the subject of whether or not OP can get bail after his conviction while his inevitable appeal proceeds, provided of course that Judge Masipa agreed to whatever is in his appeal. I'm not finding a lot of people being afforded this, despite that some people claim it is customary and is no big deal in SA.
A very close case is Jub Jub, because he was convicted of murder, and because he is a wealthy and famous South African. His application for bail pending appeal was denied.
I found another example. A geologist had another man murder his wife, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years. He appealed and applied for bail. Interesting thing here is he has children, presumably adult children, that rely on him for support; and he has very strong ties to his community. He also has cancer, although it is in remission, and he is ~66 years old. His application for bail was denied, and the judge hearing his appeal said:
"[Judge] Mavundla said Prinsloo needed to “take his medicine with a smile” and could not use the interests of his children as an excuse to stay out of jail. - Sapa".
http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-cou...ait-appeal-behind-bars-1.1524075#.U8Bnbr-9LTo