State five directions that a court may issue in terms

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Question: You are a magistrate presiding over the criminal trial of Mandla. Mandla is facing charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, along with three of his friends who are his co-accused in the matter. Mandla was at a local bar watching a soccer match between SuperStars FC and Royal Tigers. Everyone was enjoying the game over a few drinks and meals. When Royal Tigers scored a goal, the Royal Tigers soccer fans in the bar started cheering and taunting SuperStars FC fans in the bar. Mandla and hisfriends were approached by a group of Royal Tigerssoccerfans who started taunting them. Mandla and his friends decided to wait for these Royal Tigers soccer fans outside the bar when the game was finished. When the Royal Tigers soccer fans left the bar that evening, Mandla and his friends confronted them. Mandla and his friends then proceeded to assault them with broken glass bottles. The bar manager saw this happening and immediately called the police. The police arrived, broke up the fight, and arrested Mandla and his friends. The Royal Tigers soccer fans who were assaulted sustained serious stab wounds and cuts. They were rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

Answer the following questions:

State five directions (or verdicts) that a court may issue in terms of section 78(6) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 in respect of Mandla's successful reliance on a defence of mental illness [NOTE: Mandla is an adult].

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