Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,853 cases — page 3 of 15.

  1. Freddy Dowa v The StateHH 499-21, B1439/21, CRB CHNP 1069/20, CA 45/21
  2. Frederick Cornelius Botha v The State(546/2021) [2022] ZASCA 87 (08 June 2022)
  3. Frederick Umude & Others v The State(148/2017) [2017] ZASCA 150 (21 November 2017)
  4. Fredrick Magaya and Amos Mutsambwa v The StateJudgment No. HB 49/13, Case No. HC 271/06, Xref No. HC 5309-10/05
  5. Fredrick Ndlovu v The StateHB 228/21, HCB 324/21
  6. Freedom of Religion South Africa v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others[2019] ZACC 34
  7. Freeman Mpofu v The StateHB 24/22, HCB 06/22
  8. Friday Ndlovu and Elphias Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. HB 222/12, Case No. HCA 160-1/12, Xref No. HCB 141-2/12
  9. Fungai Mlambo v The StateHH 550-18, CA 826/16
  10. Fungai Moses Makotamo v The StateHMT 16-19; B 70/18
  11. Fungai Mpofu v The StateJudgment No. SC 45/2012, Civil Appeal No. SC 64/12
  12. Fungayi Nyangari and Heather Shamu v The StateJudgment No. SC 44/2014; Civil Appeal No. SC 218/11
  13. Fungisai Nyambuya v The StateHH 591-14, CA 95/12
  14. Furlong v The State(064/11) [2011] ZASCA 103 (1 June 2011)
  15. Gabriel Mukambachaza v The StateHMT 7-21; CA 21-20
  16. Gabriel v Die Staat(073/09) [2009] ZASCA 145 (26 November 2009)
  17. Gamede v The State(161/10) [2010] ZASCA 122 (30 September 2010)
  18. Gareth Payne v The StateCase Number: CA&R182/2023 (unreported)
  19. Garikayi Mhepo v The StateHH 424-22, CON 57/22
  20. Garry Bell v The StateHB 06/26; HCBCR 3396-25
  21. Gathry Chiredzero v The StateHH 90-18, B 1640/17
  22. Gawa Cassiem v The StateCase number: 261/2000
  23. Gayiya v S(1018/15) [2016] ZASCA 65
  24. Geallal Raghubar v The State(148/12) [2012] ZASCA 188 (30 November 2012)
  25. Geldenhuys v The State(470/2007) [2008] ZASCA 47
  26. General Alfred Moyo and Another v Minister of Police and Others; Nokulunga Primrose Sonti and Another v Minister of Police and Others[2019] ZACC 40
  27. Geoffrey Kelly McKinnon and Markham McKinnon v The StateHH 509-19, CA 698/16, Ref CRB 562-3/16
  28. Geoffrey Mark Steyn v The State(100/13) [2014] ZASCA 20 (27 March 2014)
  29. George Chindomu v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 84/2001, Crim. Appeal No. 165/98
  30. George Frederick Rautenbach v Die StaatSaaknommer 186/99 (unreported)
  31. George Masunda and Melusi Shepherd Mukwananzi and Takesure Matonzi v The StateJudgment No. HB 48/10, Case No. HCB 131/09
  32. George Naphazi v The StateHB 246/21, HCA (COND) 61/15
  33. George Ndebele v The StateJudgment No. HB 148/12, Case No. HCA 119/11
  34. George Phiri v The StateHB 108/21; HCA 181/19; XREF GWERU REG 114/19
  35. George Rammoko v Director of Public ProsecutionsCase number: 245/2001
  36. George Samambwa and Vusumuzi Nzima and Chamunorwa Mugwagwa v The StateHB 213-16; HCA 216-14
  37. George Sandinha v The StateHH 554-14; CA 15/14
  38. George V. Watson and Paxie Watson v The StateHB 204/21; HCA 129/17
  39. Georgina Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. HB 155/10, Case No. HCA 76/08
  40. Georgios Katsimberis v The Prosecutor General and OthersHH 611-22, Case No HC 6820/21
  41. Gerhard Smit v The State(144/08) [2010] ZASCA 84 (31 May 2010)
  42. Gerhard van der Westhuizen v The State(479/08) [2009] ZASCA 48 (22 May 2009)
  43. Gervas Joseph v The StateHH 450-14, CA 898/12
  44. Gesiena Maria Botha N.O. & another v The National Director of Public Prosecutions(920/2017) [2018] ZASCA 146 (11 October 2018)
  45. Getrude Muteti and Others v The StateHH 522-17, CA 436/08, CRB B 1860-8/12, CRB B 1869-72/12
  46. Gibson Munsaka v The StateHB 128/22; HCB 445/21
  47. Gideon Johan Visser v The StateCase No: 361/2003
  48. Gilbert Nyenyai and Others v The StateHH 136-19, CA 568/17
  49. Gilchrist v The State(1153/2021) [2025] ZASCA 57 (12 May 2025)
  50. Givemore Chimanikire v The StateHH 72-2006; CA 4/06
  51. Givemore Sigauke and Dudzai Njobo v The StateHMT 14-22; CA 04/22
  52. Given Nyathi v The StateJudgment No. HB 110/13, Case No. HCA 303/11
  53. Glenister v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others(CCT 48/10) [2011] ZACC 6
  54. Godden Matanga and Guideson Kanyemba v The StateSC 125/02, Crim. Appeal No. 182/01
  55. Goddy Mashoko v The StateHH 633-21, CA 58/21, Ref Case No. CRB GWP 166/18
  56. Godfrey Alfred Ntuli v The State(20730/14) [2025] ZASCA 53 (09 May 2025)
  57. Godfrey Chowa v The StateHMT 37-19; CA 09/18
  58. Godfrey Don Mumbamarwo v Saviour KasukuwereHH 8-2002, HC 7868/2000
  59. Godfrey Josi and Andrew Nyamutowa and Prince Nyamhanza v The StateHH 624-25; HCHCR 4897/25
  60. Godfrey Machiwana v The StateHMT 80-20; CA 22/20
  61. Godfrey Mupamhanga v The StateHH 59-2022, B 2449/21
  62. Godfrey Nzira v The StateSC 23/06
  63. Godfrey Tanyanyiwa v StateHH 430-21, CA 107/13
  64. Godfrey Tanyanyiwa v The StateHH372-13, B851/13
  65. Godfrey Zhuga v The StateJudgment No S.C. 47/2002, Crim. Appeal No 212/2001
  66. Godwin Nyakabau v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 8/02, Crim. Appeal No. 56/01
  67. Golden Muziyoni v The StateHMA 66-20; CRB 15-20
  68. Golden Sandi v The StateHH 503-21, CON 19/21, CRB 13/18
  69. Goliath Diza Nyambo v The StateSC 24/05; Judgment No. SC. 24/05; Crim. Appeal No. 337/04
  70. Gongqose & others v Minister of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries and others; Gongqose & others v State & others(1340/16 & 287/17) [2018] ZASCA 87 (01 June 2018)
  71. Gradual Gumbo v The StateHH405-13, CA368/13, REF B7213/13
  72. Graeme Michael Eadie v The StateCase no: 196/2001, [2002] SCA 27 March 2002 (unreported)
  73. Greatjoy Mundanda v The StateHH 708-22, CA 160/22
  74. Greatness Tapfuma v The StateHB 210-15, HCB 135-15, XREF HCA 178-15, XREF REG 360-15
  75. Greatness Tapfuma v The StateHB 61-18; HCA 178-15
  76. Grobler v The State(433/13) [2014] ZASCA 147 (26 September 2014)
  77. Grundling v The State(20616/14) [2015] ZASCA 129 (28 September 2015)
  78. Gwababa v S(1290/16) [2016] ZASCA 200 (7 December 2016)
  79. Gwiba v State(117/2019) [2019] ZASCA 155 (27 November 2019)
  80. Hamilton Madzudzu, Stanley Chiwandamira and Jethro Bete v The StateHH 209-18, CA 194/15, Ref CRB 8199-8201/13
  81. Hamish Masocha v The StateHH 9-2002 (CA 325/01)
  82. Hammond v State164 [2007] SCA (RSA) [Case No: 320/07]
  83. Hangwani Gardiner Rasengani v The State(008/04) [2006] ZASCA 66
  84. Happy Shikwambane and Ben Masiso v The StateCase No: 190/2003 (SCA)
  85. Harmony Fararira v The StateHH 460-22, CON 127/22, CRBGKR 92-3/16, CRBGKR 94/16, KADR 130/17
  86. Harry James Joshua v The StateCase number: 332/2001
  87. Haslam v The State[2007] SCA 33 RSA (Case No: 297/06)
  88. Hattingh v The State(20099/2014) [2015] ZASCA 84 (28 May 2015)
  89. Headman Phiri v The StateHH 450-17, CA 666/16
  90. Heather June Smith v The State(46/06) [2007] ZASCA 40
  91. Heinrich Gentle v The StateCase number 317/03 (SCA)
  92. Hendricks v The State(415/09) [2010] ZASCA 55 (31 March 2010)
  93. Hendrik Gerber v Die Voorsitter: Komitee oor Amnestie van die Kommissie vir Waarheid en VersoeningSaak No: 21/99 (Supreme Court of Appeal, unreported)
  94. Henry Malgas and Others v The State(703/2012) [2013] ZASCA 90 (31 May 2013)
  95. Henry Moyo and Ntokozo Moyo v The StateHB 56/14 (HCA 487/13)
  96. Henry Nherera v The StateHB 30/26, R-HCBCR 2661/25
  97. Henry Reza v The StateHH 641-21, CA 829/19, CRB CHN 960/19
  98. Henry Reza v The StateHH 507-21, B 473/20, Ref Case CA 825/19, Ref Case CRB CHN P 1329/18
  99. Herbert Gomba v Ngoni Nduna N.O. and The National Prosecuting AuthorityHH 383-22, HACC 06/21 (Ref Case No. ACC 71/20, ACC 75/20)
  100. Herbert Magodo v The StateSC 25/03 (Crim. Appeal No. 269/01)
  101. Herbert Mapfumo v The StateJudgment No. HB 109/13, Case No. HCA 39/07
  102. Herman Phillip Tembo v The StateHH 146-15, CA18/10
  103. Hewitt v The State(637/2015) [2016] ZASCA 100 (9 June 2016)
  104. Hilda Van Der Burg and Another v National Director of Public Prosecutions[2012] ZACC 12
  105. Hillary Chiroodza v The StateHH 39/17, CA 340/15
  106. Hillpass Estates (Pvt) Ltd v StateHH 769-16, CA 641/11
  107. Hlupani Austin Sibanda and Ellmone Nkomo v The StateJudgment No. SC 80/25, Civil Appeal No. SCB 120/24
  108. Honiball v S(662/13) [2014] ZASCA 12 (20 March 2014)
  109. Howard Dengure and Evans Ndofa v The StateHMT 3-20, B 10/21, CRB: MUTP 257-8/21
  110. Howlen Shambare v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 67/98; Crim. Appeal No. 749/97
  111. Humphreys v The State(424/2012) [2013] ZASCA 20 (22 March 2013)
  112. Hussein Noor v The StateJudgment No. HB 75/11, Case No. HCA 77/10
  113. Hyden Godfrey Shipalana v The State[2019] ZACC 20
  114. Ian Cameron v The StateCase No. 199/2004 [2005] ZASCA (unreported)
  115. Ian Mukoni v The StateJudgment No. HB 219/12, Case No. HCA 99/12, CRB REG 312/09
  116. ICM v The State(692/2021) [2022] ZASCA 108 (15 July 2022)
  117. Ignatius Muchanyu v The StateHH 150-14, CON 38/14, CRB NO. R 1019/12
  118. Innocent Charles Manyawu and Brian Manyawu v The StateHH 633-14, CA 113/13
  119. Innocent Kwenda v The StateHH 203-18, B 672/17
  120. Innocent Manjoro v The StateHMT 26-21, CA 01/21
  121. Innocent Mudoya v The StateHH 38/17, CA 567/15, CRB NO. 4915/15
  122. Innocent Mudzingiri v The StateHB 151/17, HCA 167/16
  123. Innocent Nyamuronda v The StateHH 630-16, B 1013/16, CRB No. 3054/16
  124. Innocent Tipedze v The StateHH 343-14, CRB 302/11
  125. In re: Patrick Anthony ChinamasaS.C. 113/2000; Civil Application No. 310/99
  126. Irvine Chinyoka v The StateJudgment No. HB 182/14, Case No. HCA 437/13, X REF HCB 142/13
  127. Isaac Jamu v The StateJudgment No. SC 30/26, Criminal Appeal No. SC 947/25
  128. Isaac Mlungisi Mhlambi v The State(593/20) [2021] ZASCA 49 (21 April 2021)
  129. Isaac Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. 90/11, Case No. HCA 60/11, CRB REG 180/06
  130. Isaac Tapfuma Tafirenyika v The StateHH441-13, CA 477/11, CRB R 241/05
  131. Isau Katobo and Francis Mutambwi v The StateHCC50/25; HCCR492/25
  132. Isaura Masinga v MS Sande N.O. and The Acting Prosecutor GeneralHH 372-19, HC 6794/17
  133. Isheunesu Dzingiso v The StateHB 187/18; HCA 143/16; X REF GWR 214/16
  134. Isheunesu Ndlera v The StateHB330-16, HCB 191-16, XREF HC (CRB) 135-16
  135. Ishmael Chikupo v The StateHH 174-14, B384/14
  136. Ishmael Chokurongerwa v The StateHH 211-26, HCH 702/26
  137. Ishmael Chokurongerwa v The StateHH 620-15, B 491/15
  138. Issiah Mapfumo v The StateHH 273-18, B 573/18
  139. Itai Chikowore v The StateHH 637-21, CA 8/20
  140. Itai Chiradza v The StateHH 51-19, CA 132/17
  141. Itai Dickson Mafios v The StateHH 309-19, B 256/19
  142. Itai Motsi v The StateHH 331-13, B 804/13
  143. Izak Andreas Geldenhuys v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others(CCT 26/08) [2008] ZACC 21
  144. Izak Gerhardus Jacobus van Aswegen v Die StaatSaaknr: 327/2000
  145. Jabulane Alpheus Tshabalala v The State; Annanius Ntuli v The State[2019] ZACC 48
  146. Jabulane Billyboy Sithole v The StateCase no: 183/2002
  147. Jabulani Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. CCZ 4/17, Const. Application No. CCZ 14/15
  148. Jacob Mutandaurwi v The StateHH 423-13, B 960/13
  149. Jacob Ndengezi v The State(876/2017) [2017] ZASCA 174 (1 December 2017)
  150. Jacob September v The StateAppeal Case No: CA&R 23/2025 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda)
  151. Jacobus Bogaards v The StateCase number not provided in the judgment text (Constitutional Court application)
  152. Jacobus Bogaards v The State(CCT 120/11) [2012] ZACC 23
  153. Jacobus Petrus Smith v The StateCase No: 401/2002 (SCA); Trial court reported as 2002 (1) SACR 188 (T)
  154. Jaison Max Kokerai Machaya and Chibururu Chisainyerwa v The State and Charity Maphosa N.O.HH 835-18, HC 11076/18
  155. Jaison Max Kokerai Machaya v The StateHB 36/21, HCB 31/21
  156. Jaison Max Korerai Machaya and Chisainyerwa Chibururu v The State and Charity Maphosa N.OHH 152-20, HC 8277/19, REF HC 8210/19, REF CRB GWP 1253-4/18
  157. Jaison Zhuwaki v The StateJudgment No. SC 99/21, Criminal Appeal No. SC 580/20
  158. Jakuvosi Majoni v The StateHB 38-16; HCA 204-14
  159. Jakuvosi Majoni v The StateHB 38-16, HCA 204-14
  160. James Muleya v The StateHB 145/18, HCA 37/17, X REF PT 483/16
  161. James Nkosi v The State(411/10) [2011] ZASCA 83 (27 May 2011)
  162. James Patrick Hibbert v The State(580/10) [2011] ZASCA 18 (15 March 2011)
  163. Jampion Mpande v The StateJudgment No. 161/11, Case No. HCA 43/11
  164. Jan Daniël Vermeulen v The StateCase No: 347/2003
  165. Jane Shawo v N. Katiyo N.O. and The StateHH 13-14, HC 3364/13
  166. Jan Farmer v Die StaatSaak No: 395/2000
  167. Jan Hendrik Brandt v The StateCase Number: 513/03 [2004] (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  168. Jannie Dalton Chan Hong v The StateCase No: [not provided] (Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division)
  169. Jan Oompie Kolea v The State(157/12) [2012] ZASCA 199 (30 November 2012)
  170. Jansen v The StateCase No: 236/2015 [2016] ZASCA (133) (29 September 2016)
  171. Jantjies v S(871/13) [2014] ZASCA 153 (29 September 2014)
  172. Japhet Dube v The StateHB 38-18, HCA 129/16, XREF GNDP266/16
  173. Jarney Mumanyi v The StateHH 423-25; HCHCR 4630/24
  174. Jason Lee Shackell v The StateCase No: 380/99
  175. Jason Naidoo v The State(333/2018) [2019] ZASCA 52 (1 April 2019)
  176. Jason Thomas Rohde v The State(815/2019) [2021] ZASCA 134 (5 October 2021)
  177. Jaylan Rama v The StateJudgment No. HB 52/11, Case No. HCA 166/10
  178. J Blignaut v The State(588/06) [2007] ZASCA 94
  179. Jealous Makombe v The StateHH 45-15, Review No. 151/14, CRB No. MW 375/14
  180. Jealous Nguringa v The StateHB 209/12 (Case No. HCA 53/12, CRB 3054/11)
  181. Jean Pierre Dusabe v The StateHH 399-25, HCHCR 5594-24
  182. J E F Adendorff v The StateCase no: 344/03
  183. Jembo Mkuli v The StateJudgment No. HB 233/12, Case No. HCA 75/12, CRB REG 13/12
  184. Jennifer Williams and Nine Others v The StateCCZ 14/2017; Const. Application No. SC 263/12
  185. Jephany T Mwaluza v The StateHH 939-15, B 918/15
  186. Jephias Mangisi v The StateJudgment No. HB 80/13, Case No. HCB 18/13
  187. Jesca Chiseva v The StateHB 185/18, HCA 112/15, X REF GWERU 579/15
  188. Jesicah Tatenda Musarurwa v The StateHH 707-22, CA 108/22
  189. Jethro Mthokozisi Gumede and Nehemiah Moyo v The StateJudgment No. 91/11, Case No. HCA 249/10
  190. Jewell Crossberg v The State(440/07) [2008] ZASCA 13 (20 March 2008)
  191. Jimmy Zuva v The StateHH 611-19, B 1163/19
  192. Jimson Gudo v The StateHMA 48-21, CA 75-20, CA 76-20 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  193. Jimstone Regiment v The StateHB 194/22, HCB 235/22, X REF HWNP 150/22
  194. Joana Petronella Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 78/98, Crim. Appeal No. 789/97
  195. Job Sikhala v The StateHH 572-22, CRB 316/22, CRB NO. B 1027/22, REF CASE: ACC 316/22
  196. Job Vhera v The StateJudgment No. SC. 56/05, Crim. Appeal No. 86/05
  197. Joel Norman Sengeredo v The StateJudgment No. CCZ 11/14, Constitutional Application No. CCZ 4/13
  198. Joe Nyasha Katope v The StateHMT 80-19; CA 34/19
  199. Johan Marx v Die StaatSaak Nr: 397/04 (SCA)
  200. Johannes de Wet Nel v The State(318/06) [2007] ZASCA 51