Perjury is the act of willfully making a false statement under oath or in a sworn statement. Perjury is an offence that is punishable by law and can lead to fines, imprisonment and even death.
What happens if you commit perjury in South Africa?
Perjury is a crime that is punishable by law. It is the act of knowingly making a false statement, or an omission of truth, under oath or affirmation. In South Africa, it is punishable by imprisonment for up to three years.
What are the elements of perjury in a civil case in South Africa?
Perjury is the act of willfully making a statement, written or oral, that one knows to be false and that is made under oath or in a signed statement.
The elements of perjury in a civil case in South Africa are as follows:
– The defendant must have made a false statement
– The defendant must have known the statement to be false
– The defendant must have made this statement under oath or in a signed statement
– The defendant must have intended to mislead the court
