Hoctor, Shannon Vaughn.Singh, Nasira.2017-09-012017-09-0120162016http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14751Master of Law. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg 2017.Abstract available in PDF file.en-ZAGuilt (Law) -- South Africa.Liability (Law) -- South Africa.Criminal law -- South Africa.Criminal intent -- South Africa.Common purpose doctrine.Joint liability.Active association.Crimes by groups.The doctrine of common purpose : a brief historical perspective; the common purpose doctrine defined and a focus on withdrawal from the common purpose.Thesis