Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,853 cases — page 1 of 15.

  1. Aaron Musiteyi v The StateHMT 2-21, B 09/21
  2. Abdullah v The State(134/21) [2022] ZASCA 33 (31 March 2022)
  3. Abduraghman Thebus and Moegamat Adams v The StateCase No: 338/2001
  4. Abduraghman Thebus and Moegamat Adams v The StateCCT 36/02
  5. Abel Mashingaidze v The StateHMA 58-22, CA 03-22, CRB MSVR 48-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 25 July 2022)
  6. Abisha Charakupa v The StateHH 54-14, CA 185/13
  7. Abraham James Wirima v The StateHH 875-15, CA 773/10, Ref Case No. CRB REG81/10
  8. Abraham Spies and Christoffel Kritzinger v The StateCase No 18/99 (unreported Supreme Court of Appeal judgment dated 22 March 2000)
  9. ABSA Bank Limited v Trent Gore Fraser and Portion 3 Lavianto CCCase no: 386/05 (SCA) (Reportable)
  10. Absolom Ncube v The StateJudgment No. SC 44/2012; Civil Appeal No. 81/12
  11. Absolom Ncube v The StateJudgment No. SC 44/2012, Civil Appeal No. 81/12
  12. Ackim Mita Dibae v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 213/98, Crim. Appeal No. 194/97
  13. Acting Speaker of the National Assembly v Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children and Another[2015] ZACC 16
  14. Adam Zindoga and Phillip Uriri v The StateHH 693-15, B632/15
  15. Adelight Machekanyanga v The StateHH 640-14, CA 99/14, CRB 2706/13
  16. Adilu Jangia v The State(274/19) [2019] ZASCA 180 (02 December 2019)
  17. Admire Chikwayi v The StateHB 166/16; HCA 385/14
  18. Admire Dhiyo and Others v The StateHH 502-13, Case No. B1014/13, CRB No. R351-5/13/10
  19. Admire Mashiri v The StateHCMTJ 47/25; HCMTCR 1253/25
  20. Admire Mashiri v The StateHCMTJ36/25; HCMTCR 935/25
  21. Admire Mukuvadze and Delight Choga v The StateHB 98/25; HCBCR5199/24
  22. Admit Tichaona Nhidza v The StateHH 95-20, CA 206/18
  23. Adolf Ndudzo v The StateHH 171-15, CA 315/14, CRB 6698/13
  24. Adonia Muzvodziwa v The StateHH 205-15, CA 729/13, REF CASE CRB 4555/13
  25. Adrian Zvivada and Last Mhlatini and Farai Hakamera v The StateHH 207-22, HC B 1925/21
  26. Adron Mutaurwa v The StateHH 609-16, B 839/16
  27. Advance Masara v The StateHMA 07-18, CRB CA 59/17
  28. African Consolidated Resources Private Limited v The StateHH 145-13, CRB 166/10
  29. Agolle Abdi Jimmale and Another v The State(CCT 223/15) [2016] ZACC 27
  30. Akidu Iweni Mukumba and Others v The StateHH 470-16, CA 1121/13
  31. Akim Moyo v The StateHB 144/17; HCA 66/16
  32. Alan McGregor v Nehemiah Saburi and OthersHH 33-11, HC 7748/10
  33. Alan Michael Vermaak v The State(218/07) [2008] ZASCA 45 (31 March 2008)
  34. Albano Antonio Manuel Da Cunha and RJA Kellie v Rangarirai Gakanje N.O and The StateHB 06-16, HC 3414-15
  35. Albert Mandisodza v The StateHCMTJ 3-25; HCMTCR 1732/25
  36. Albert Mavhiya v The StateHH 731-22, HACC (A) 05/21
  37. Albert Mugove Matapo and Others v The StateHH 48-2010; HC 709-14/07
  38. Albert Ncube v The StateHB 147/22; HCB 190/22
  39. Alberto Abram De Sousa v The State(769/13) [2014] ZASCA 142 (26 September 2014)
  40. Alexio Nyakudya v The StateHH 210-18, CA 298/15
  41. Alex Toendepi Ngirazi v The StateS.C. 49/2002, Civil Appeal No 319/2001
  42. Alfred Jan Bezuidenhout v The State(41/2020) [2021] ZASCA 52 (23 April 2021)
  43. Alfred Mamsa v The StateHH 27-14, CA 606/12
  44. Alfred Mbalakwa Mnisi v The State(531/12) [2012] ZASCA 41 (28 March 2013)
  45. Aliko v The State(552/2018) [2019] ZASCA 31 (28 March 2019)
  46. Allan Aubrey Boesak v The StateCase No 105/99 (SCA) [Judgment delivered 12 May 2000]
  47. Allan Aubrey Boesak v The StateCCT 25/00, [2000] ZACC 25, 1 December 2000
  48. Allen David Birkenfield v The StateCase No: 561/98
  49. Allen Tafadzwa Bare v The StateHB 162/17, HCA 106/16
  50. Alphonse Mushanawani v The StateSC 108/22; Criminal Appeal No. SC 143/21
  51. Alphonsus Obioma Achinulo v W. Maphios Moyo N.O and The StateHB 226-16, HC 1755-16
  52. Alvis Siyawamwaya v The StateHH 640-21, CA 506/20
  53. A L Wilmot v The StateCase No. 180/2001
  54. Amanda Cohen v The StateHH 563-22, CA 66/22
  55. Amanda Gondo v The StateJudgment No. SC 109/25, Criminal Appeal No. SC 125/25
  56. Ambition Zhuga v The StateHH 318-21, CON 430/20
  57. Amini Phiri v The StateHB 139/16, HCA 344/14
  58. Amos Gwinya v The StateJudgment No. SC 82/22; Chamber Application No. SC 328/21
  59. Amos Mupuri v The StateHH 431-15, CA 595/13
  60. Anderson Tachi v The StateHH 348-14, Case No. CA 486/12
  61. Andile Mdletye v The StateCase No: 246/98 (SCA, delivered 29 September 1999)
  62. Andile William Libazi and Mabhuti Mbayimbayi v The State(424/09) [2010] ZASCA 91 (1 June 2010)
  63. Andre Jonas v The StateCase No. 586/97 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  64. André van Eck v The StateCase no: 636/02 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  65. Andrew Barney August v The State(962/2022) [2023] ZASCA 170 (04 December 2023)
  66. Andrew Dumba v The StateHB 82/17; HCA 71/15
  67. Andrew John Ehrke v The StateJudgment No. HB 30/14, Case No. HCA 219/12
  68. Andrew Muchena v The StateHMA 69-21 (also referenced as REF CASE 11-21 and CRB GT 767-20)
  69. Anesu Mharapara v The StateHMA 42-17; HC/CA 9/17
  70. Angeline Kanhukamwe and Songe Juma v The StateHH 49-2007, CA 665-6/06
  71. Angeline Simende and Sophie Badza v The StateHH 283-14, B431/14, B432/14
  72. Angelo Hammond v The StateCase number: 500/03
  73. Angirayi Sando v The StateHH 46-2007, CA 363/07
  74. Anieta Natasha Ferreira and Others v The StateCase No 245/03
  75. Anna Mudyiwa and Kennedy Mukubvu v The StateHH 683-14, CA 1028/12, CA 1116/12, Ref Case R 709-710/12
  76. Annie Madzima and Linah Machekanyanga v The StateHH 552-17, CRB No. HRE 7788-9/17
  77. Anold Chibanda v The StateHH 772-19, CON 187/19
  78. Anthony Jacques Hamilton v The StateCase No: A 68/2001 (High Court of South Africa, Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division)
  79. Antonio Cesar Alves Dos Santos and Another v The State(726/07) [2010] ZASCA 73 (27 May 2010)
  80. Antonio Van Willing and Fareez Mohamed v The State(109/2014) [2015] ZASCA 52 (27 March 2015)
  81. Appellant v Respondents (Constitutional Challenge to Age of Consent Legislation)CCZ (Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe): 16 November 2021 & 24 May 2022
  82. Archford Anesu Magaya v The StateHMT 17-19, CA 27/18, Ref Case RMU 89/16
  83. Archford Charakupa v The StateHB 36/22, HCA 20/19
  84. Archibold Marange v The StateHH 337-21, CA 316/20
  85. Arias Jimenez v The State(73/2002) [2003] ZASCA 7
  86. Arnold Bvuto and Eight Others v The StateHH 94-18, CA 156/16, CRB MSH 32-40/16
  87. Arnold Maurice Bengis and Others v The Government of South Africa and OthersCase No: 16884/2013 and Case No: 2199/2014, High Court of South Africa (Western Cape Division, Cape Town), Judgment delivered 24 February 2016
  88. Arnold Mutetepi v The StateHH 441-21, B 1564/21
  89. Arthur Marufu v The StateHH 298-11, CA 781/07
  90. Artwell Kandiyero v The StateHB 175/21; HCA (COND) 11/21
  91. Artwell Nyakudya v The StateHH 266-19, B 1510/18
  92. Ashton Mlilo v The StateHB 49-18; HCB 38/18
  93. Ashwell Mlotshwa v The StateJudgment No. HB 166/13, Case No. HCA 421/12
  94. Aspher Madziyire v Mr Shortgame N.O. and National Prosecuting AuthorityHB 118/17, HC 1068/17, X REF 995/15
  95. A S v The State(349/10) [2011] ZASCA 52 (30 March 2011)
  96. Attorney General v Hitem ParmerJudgment No. HB 86/11, Case No. HCA 57/11, CRB V/Falls 20/11
  97. Austin Chiwetu v The StateHB 60-18, HCA 650/12
  98. Austin M. Sulubani v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/11, Case No. HCA 61/11
  99. Austin Sibanda v The StateHB 192-17, HCA 60-16, XREF KWEKWE 334-16
  100. Auxilia Mungwaira and Rosewitter Madembo v The StateHH 329-21, CA 316/12 and CA 259/12, REF CRB 942-3/12
  101. Avhapfani Daniel Khavhadi and Others v The State(459/15) [2015] ZASCA 191 (30 November 2015)
  102. Avhapfani Victor Tshimbudzi v The State(137/12) [2012] ZASCA 200 (30 November 2012)
  103. Ayres and Another v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Another[2022] ZACC 12
  104. Bailey v The State(454/2011) [2012] ZASCA 154
  105. Balkwell v The State(315/06) [2007] ZASCA 91
  106. Bamba v S(20089/14) [2014] ZASCA 219 (11 December 2014)
  107. Barlow v The State[2017] ZACC 27
  108. Baron Dube v The StateJudgment No SC 83/22, Civil Appeal No. SCB 57/21
  109. Bathandwa Bazukile Ndyamarha and Ndyamarha Trading Close Corporation v The StateCA&R 245/2022 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda)
  110. Beetge v The State(925/12) [2013] ZASCA 1 (11 February 2013)
  111. Bekezela Lizile Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 88/10, Case No. HCB 129/10
  112. Belief Dongo v The StateHB 32/21, HCB 40/21
  113. Bennie Machowa v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 14/99, Crim. Appeal No. 27/98
  114. Benson Chindove v The StateHH 169-21, B 439/20, REF CA 96/20
  115. Benson Matamise v The StateHH 155-21, CA 282/19
  116. Benson Phiri v The StateHH 401-19, B 206/19
  117. Bepura Thompson v The StateHH 96-15, CA 301/13
  118. Bernadus Hermanus Hoffman v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 66/98, Crim. Appeal No. 526/95
  119. Bernard Chinanga v The StateHH 382-14, CA 177/13
  120. Bezuidenhout v Director of Public Prosecutions(175/07) [2007] ZASCA 161
  121. Billy Rigava and Others v Estere Chivasa N.O. and AnotherJudgment No. SC 71/22; Chamber Application No. SC 270/21
  122. Biscend Zhuwao v The StateHH 632-21, CON 150/21, BNR 65/17
  123. Bishop Mwembe v The StateHB 121/22, HCB 159/22, XREF CRB BNG 102/22
  124. Blessing Kwaira v The StateHH 651-18, CA 335/17
  125. Blessing Mawoko and Tinashe Mawoko v The StateHH 132-15, CRB B 87/15
  126. Blessing Mhlandla v The StateJudgment No. SC 27/26, Criminal Appeal No. SCB 95/25
  127. Bobby Franscisco v The StateHH 625-15, B 555/15
  128. Bongani Dlamini v The State; Vusi Dladla and Others v The State; The State v Mark David Joubert; The State v Jan Johannes Schietekat1999 (4) SA 623 (CC); 1999 (7) BCLR 771 (CC); CCT 21/98; CCT 22/98; CCT 2/99; CCT 4/99
  129. Bongani Willard Dube v The StateHB 212-18, HCB 137/18, XREF PT 325/18
  130. Bongi Biyela v The State(859/10) [2011] ZASCA 43 (29 March 2011)
  131. Bongokwakhe Bonginkosi Mvubu v The State(518/2016) [2016] ZASCA 184 (29 November 2016)
  132. Bonile Ningi and Zolile Mabadi v The StateCase No 127/99
  133. Borislav Trifonov Boynov v Judith Taruvinga N.O and The StateHH 205-22, HC 6341/21
  134. Boston Mukonori v The StateHH 499-15, CA 886/13, Ref Case No. CRB 6800/13
  135. Boswell John Mhlongo v The State; Alfred Disco Nkosi v The State(CCT 148/14) [2015] ZACC 19
  136. Botha v S(901/2016) [2017] ZASCA 148 (8 November 2017)
  137. Botha v S[2009] ZASCA 125 (29 September 2009)
  138. Bradley Syster & Justin Van Reenen v The State(126/2014) [2014] ZASCA 215 (01 December 2014)
  139. Brandon Isheanesu Gumbo Gutu v The StateHB 99/22; HCB 65/22
  140. Brave Jingura v The StateJudgment No. HB 20/15, Case No: HCB 176/14
  141. Brendan Solly Ndlovu v The State(204/2014) [2014] ZASCA 149 (26 September 2014)
  142. Brent Johan Lunt v Barbara Mateko N.O. and The State and Nyasha MatendawafaHH 774-22, HC 3513/22
  143. Brian Andris v The StateHH 709-22, CA 213/22
  144. Brian Murambiwa v The StateHH 42-15, CA 247/14, CRB 133/14
  145. Brian Tarisai Kambasha and Hemingworth Cartwright (Pvt) Ltd v The StateHH 36-17, CA 270/15
  146. Bright Kwashira v The StateSC 34/14 (Criminal Appeal No SC 53/13)
  147. Brighton Chindondondo v The StateHH 373-14, CA 878/11
  148. Brighton Chirisa v The StateHMT 34/19; CA 39/18; Ref: RSPP 896/18
  149. Brighton Dzingai Makura and Obert Taonezvi Chodokufa v The StateHH 617-15, B490/15
  150. Brighton Ndebele v The StateHB 68/20; HCA (COND) 13/18
  151. Brine Mugota v The StateHH 120-16, CRB B 76/16
  152. Britz v S(889/2015) [2016] ZASCA 86 (31 May 2016)
  153. Britz v S(613/09) [2010] ZASCA 71 (27 May 2010)
  154. Bruce-Lee Lutchman Naidoo v The State(403/09) [2010] ZASCA 40 (30 March 2010)
  155. Bukhosi Khuboni v The StateHB 346-17; HCA 12-17
  156. Bushi Mike Machaba & Elvis Boy Mbuyane v The State(20401/2014) [2015] ZASCA 60 (8 April 2015)
  157. Bushy Vincent Kekana v The State(498/2015) [2015] ZASCA 194 (1 December 2015)
  158. Buzani Dodo v The StateCCT 1/01, decided 5 April 2001
  159. Byron Chimhau v The StateHH 267-22, HACC (B) 50/22
  160. Cain Ncube v The StateJudgment No HB 172/11, Case No. HCA 273/10
  161. Caison Chigwada v The StateHH 764-18, CA 250/16
  162. Cai Yulong v The StateJudgment No. SC 03/26, Civil Appeal No. SCB 68/25
  163. Caleb Pfumorodze v The StateHCMSCR 1311-25; HMA 35-25
  164. Calvin Ncube and Last Siwela v The StateJudgment No. HB 205/12, Case No. HCA 94-5/11
  165. Canaan Sodindo Banana v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 41/2000, Crim. Appeal No. 12/99
  166. Canaan Tshuma v The StateHB 130/22, HCB 131/22
  167. Carl Christo Halgryn v The StateCase No 409/2001
  168. Carlisie Tashinga Mupomwi v The StateHB 196/16; HCA 21/15
  169. Carolus v The State(32/07) [2008] ZASCA 14 (20 March 2008)
  170. Case and Curtis v The Minister of Safety and Security and OthersCCT 20/95 and CCT 21/95; 1996 (5) BCLR 609 (CC)
  171. Caven Sheshe and Petroleum Technology (Pvt) Ltd and Latife Zhanian v The StateHH 126-22, CA 433/20, CA 482/20
  172. Cecilia Chimhau v The StateHH 529-22, HACC (A) 2/22
  173. Cedric York v The State70/2001
  174. Celestino Shate and Faso Moyo v The StateHB 223/21; HCA 127/18
  175. Centre for Child Law v Director of Public Prosecutions, Johannesburg and Others[2022] ZACC 35
  176. Centre for Child Law v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development(CCT 98/08) [2009] ZACC 18
  177. Cephas Govere and Merenzia Govere v The StateSC 30/03
  178. Cephas Mahara and Others v The StateHB 359/17; HCA 331-7/13
  179. Certain Moyo v The StateJudgment No. SC 105/25, Chamber Application No. SCB 163/25
  180. CFX Bank Limited v RTO Engineering (Private) Limited and Messenger of CourtHH 8-2010, HC 6460/09
  181. Chabwana Wisiki Aaron v The StateHH 539-19, CA 799/16
  182. Chapupuka Gift v The StateHH 433/15, CRB NO. B78/15
  183. Charles Farai Mubika v The StateSC 51/09
  184. Charles Jackson v The StateHMA 11-20, CRB 15-20 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo)
  185. Charles Jenami v The StateHH 834/16, B 1099/16, CRB CHN 866/15
  186. Charles Musimbe v The StateHH 632-15, CA 612/14, Ref Case No. CRB 2675/14
  187. Charles Thomas and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 53/11, Case No. HCB 64-6/11
  188. Chauke Hlayisani Ronny and Nhleko Lungelo Jackson v The State(70/12) [2012] ZASCA 143
  189. Chauke v The State(807/2019) [2020] ZASCA 68 (18 June 2020)
  190. Chawaona Wilbard Kanoti v The StateHH 344-18, CA 583/14
  191. Chengetai Mukaro v The StateHH 110-19, CA 561/17
  192. Cheng Jie Liang v The StateA344/2015 (WCC)
  193. Chenjerayi Hunzvi v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 33/2000; Civil Application No. 132/2000; ZLR (22)
  194. Chetty v The State(742/12) [2013] ZASCA 6 (14 March 2013)
  195. Chibuwe Muvengwa v The StateHH 620-21, KRB REG 043/20
  196. China Andrew Kwenamore v The StateCase No: 383/2002
  197. Chineka Mupande, Gcobani Mkwananzi, Renias Mapfumo v The StateSC 58/2022 (Civil Appeal No. SC 749/18)
  198. Chomwenje Makuvaza v The StateHB 37/11, Case No. HCA 172/09
  199. Chonco v The State(1247/2018) [2019] ZASCA 75 (30 May 2019)
  200. Chrispen Chiderewende v The StateHH 176/21, CA 741/19