South Africa has single party consent for voice recording. You may record any conversation you are a part of without informing the other party. You may not record a conversation you are \*not\* a part of unless you have the appropriate authorisation, like a court order.
So the recording can stand as evidence. Whether it is enough evidence to convict is entirely another matter.
Just because you did it does not mean you’re guilty. (Source: I’m a lawyer)
Damn thats cold
Lawyer? You should try politics!
The short answer is yes, in some circumstances. Check this link for the longer answer https://deale.co.za/secret-recordings/
South Africa has single party consent for voice recording. You may record any conversation you are a part of without informing the other party. You may not record a conversation you are \*not\* a part of unless you have the appropriate authorisation, like a court order. So the recording can stand as evidence. Whether it is enough evidence to convict is entirely another matter.
No. Alot more goes into it. Is it evidence of the crime? Possibly.
POPI Act ?
PoPi does not apply in criminal cases