In South Africa, a district magistrates' court is limited to sentencing a person to a period of incarceration of no more than five years

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In South Africa, a district magistrates' court can impose a maximum sentence of three years' imprisonment for a single offense. For regional magistrates' courts, the sentencing capability is higher, allowing for sentences up to 15 years, or more for specific offenses under certain conditions.

In South Africa, a District Magistrates' Court Is Limited to Sentencing