{"issue_text":"Whether the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that accused 1 committed murder on both counts","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Stabbing of both deceased persons"}
{"issue_text":"Whether accused 1 acted in self-defence","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused 1's claim of self-defence"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that accused 2 committed murder on count 1","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused 2 stomping on deceased 1"}
{"issue_text":"Whether accused 2 was present at the scene during the attack on deceased 2","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Identification evidence regarding accused 2's location"}
{"issue_text":"Whether accused 2 raised a valid alibi","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused 2's statement regarding his whereabouts"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
On 28 January 2022, the two accused were involved in an altercation with two deceased persons, Nqaba and Kelvin Ndlovu. Accused 1 stabbed deceased 1 in the back with a knife, and Accused 2 stomped on deceased 1 while he was on the ground. Accused 1 then stabbed deceased 2 in the chest. Both deceased persons died from their injuries.
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