Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,888 cases — page 4 of 15.

  1. Joana Petronella Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 78/98, Crim. Appeal No. 789/97
  2. Job Sikhala v The StateHH 572-22, CRB 316/22, CRB NO. B 1027/22, REF CASE: ACC 316/22
  3. Job Vhera v The StateJudgment No. SC. 56/05, Crim. Appeal No. 86/05
  4. Joel Norman Sengeredo v The StateJudgment No. CCZ 11/14, Constitutional Application No. CCZ 4/13
  5. Joe Nyasha Katope v The StateHMT 80-19; CA 34/19
  6. Johan Marx v Die StaatSaak Nr: 397/04 (SCA)
  7. Johannes de Wet Nel v The State(318/06) [2007] ZASCA 51
  8. Johannes Kwanda v The State(592/10) [2011] ZASCA 50
  9. Johannes Moya Mashigo & Mankge Rakolota v The State(20108/2014) [2015] ZASCA 65 (14 May 2015)
  10. Johannes Tandiri v The StateHH442-13; CA 152/11; CRB RMU 155/10
  11. Johannes Windvogel v The State(20091/2014) [2015] ZASCA 63 (8 May 2015)
  12. John Chizhanje v The StateHH 634-18; CON 155/18
  13. John Dube v The StateHB 221/21; HCB 307/21
  14. John Gazi v The StateJudgment No. HB 115/12, Case No. HCA 266/10
  15. John Mabhunu v The StateHH 352-15, B 172/15
  16. John Marunga v The StateHH 461-13, CRB K 155/13
  17. John Mutiumwe v The StateHMT 41-19; CA 07/18
  18. John Nyanyiwa v The StateHH 607/22, CON 202/22, MRD P 409/20
  19. John Oswald Meikle v The StateHH 565-14, CA 611/11
  20. John Sithole v The StateHB 249/16; HCA 269/14
  21. Johnson Murimba v The StateHH 19/2004; CRB B1112/03
  22. Jonas Mathlare v The StateCASE NUMBER: 389/99
  23. Jonathan Chikwashira v The StateHH 282-14, CA 350/13
  24. Jonathan Reagan Schoeman v Director of Public Prosecutions(972/2023) [2025] ZASCA 124 (3 September 2025)
  25. Jordan and Others v The StateCCT 31/01
  26. Jordan and Others v The State2002 (6) SA 642 (CC); 2002 (11) BCLR 1117 (CC); Case CCT 31/01
  27. Jorum Sithole v The StateJudgment No. HB 173/12, Case No. HCA 408/12, Xref No. HCB 320/11
  28. Jose Pedro Morais Carneiro v The State(425/18) [2019] ZASCA 45 (29 March 2019)
  29. Joseph Chani v Justice Hlekani Mwayera and OthersJudgment No. CCZ 02/20; Const. Application No. CCZ 14/19
  30. Joseph Chani v The StateSC 43/2017, Criminal Appeal No. SC 39/13
  31. Joseph Joshua Wilkinson and David Jacobus Steyn v The National Director of Public Prosecutions and OthersCase Number 50395/2016 (unreported)
  32. Joseph Kevin Trainor v The StateCase no: 468/2001
  33. Joseph Mathebula and Joaqi Novel v The State(045/11) [2011] ZASCA 165 (29 September 2011)
  34. Joseph Mfula Mulula v The State(074/2014) [2014] ZASC 103
  35. Joseph Takawira Zawaira v StateHH 447-13, CA 916/13, Ref MS 1809/11
  36. Joshua Alfred Lourens v The StateHH 331-21, CRB 12474/20
  37. Joshua Malefane Dlamini and Joseph Khosa v The State(553/12) [2012] ZASCA 207 (30 November 2012)
  38. Joshua Nemutandani v The State(944/13) [2014] ZASCA 128 (22 September 2014)
  39. J Pillay v The State(739/10) [2011] ZASCA 111
  40. Judah Magonde v The StateHH 275-11, B 1041/11
  41. Justice Matsika and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 50/10, Case No. HCB 132/10
  42. J v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Another[2014] ZACC 13
  43. Kagiso Howard Maleka v The StateCase no: 408/04
  44. Kainos Basera Mutatu v The StateHH 605-22, CON 206/22, CRB CHNR 110/18
  45. Kamfer v S[2024] ZAWCHC 256
  46. Karaga Nyararai v The StateHH 475/13, CA 1066/12
  47. Karl Gerber v Die Staat(353/2005) [2006] ZASCA 28
  48. Karpovska v The State(1396/2016) [2017] ZASCA 101 (24 August 2017)
  49. Kasikayi Munatsi v The StateHB 93/11; HCA 23/11; CRB EG 06/11
  50. Kaywood v S(394/2016) [2016] ZASCA 179 (28 November 2016)
  51. Kedumetse Macwilliam Ngakantsi v The State(1020/2020) [2020] ZASCA 94
  52. Kekana v The State(581/11) [2012] ZASCA 75 (25 May 2012)
  53. Kelvin Kamutsamba v The StateHB 95-15, HCA 653-13
  54. Kelvin Llyod Sirewa v The StateHH 995/15, CRB NO. B1108/15
  55. Kenani Phiri v The StateHB 43/11 (CASE No. HCA 65/10)
  56. Kenneth Marthinus v Die StaatA.570/2001 (High Court of South Africa, Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division, judgment dated 12 April 2002)
  57. Kenneth Matimura v The StateHH 45-19, CA 317/17
  58. Kenneth Togara v The StateHH-98-2009
  59. Kenny Murray v Donald Ndirowei N.O. and OthersJudgment No CCZ 2/17; Constitutional Court Application No. CCZ 11/14
  60. Keresia Chidziwo v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 77/98; Crim. Appeal No. 753/97
  61. Kerina Duri v The StateHH 580-21, CA 269/18
  62. Keyser v State(634/11) [2012] ZASCA 70 (25 May 2012)
  63. Kgantsi v The State(732/2011) [2012] ZASCA 76 (25 May 2012)
  64. Khanye and Another v S[2017] ZACC 29
  65. Khetani Mbuise Nkabinde and Others v The State(115/2016) [2016] ZASCA 75 (01 June 2017)
  66. Khobane v The State(887/2015) [2016] ZASCA 124
  67. Khohliso v S and Another[2014] ZACC 33
  68. Khohliso v The State and Another
  69. Kholwani Donga v The StateHB 185/22; HCA (COND) 15/22
  70. Kholwani Donga v The StateHB 202/21; HCB 304/21
  71. Khoza v The State(121/09) [2010] ZASCA 61 (1 April 2010)
  72. Khumalo v The State(1262/2017) [2018] ZASCA 161 (28 November 2018)
  73. Khumalo v The State(62/2017) [2017] ZASCA 53 (18 May 2017)
  74. Khumbulani Khabo v The StateJudgment No. HB 53/10, Case No. HCB 113/10
  75. Khumbulani Khabo v The StateJudgment No. HB 74/14, Case No. HCA 484/12, CRB REGIONAL 91/12
  76. Killa Mauruka v The StateHH 697-15, CA 464/13
  77. Killian v S[2024] ZAWCHC 318
  78. Kinos Muchadubwa and Artwell Chaola and Kudakwashe Chaola v The StateHH 622-19, B 1050/19
  79. Klaas Sebetlela Monageng v The State(590/06) [2008] ZASCA 129 (01 October 2008)
  80. Klaas v The State
  81. Klassen v The State(57/2017) [2017] ZASCA 58 (24 May 2017)
  82. Knowledge Marisa v The StateHH 831-16, B 552/16
  83. Knowledge Mashopo v The StateHH 614-22, CON No 421/20, CRB No. MRDR 154/19
  84. Knowledge Zaranyika v The StateHH 131-10, B 660/10
  85. Kone Musimo and Others v The StateHH 358-17, CA 281/11
  86. Koos Stevens v The StateCase no: 417/03
  87. Kotsanai Kaitano v The StateHH 981/15, B198/15
  88. Kotze v The State(776/16) [2017] ZASCA 27 (27 March 2017)
  89. Kotzè v The State(429/08) [2009] ZASCA 93
  90. Kriel v The State(483/10) [2011] ZASCA 113 (01 June 2011)
  91. Kudakwashe Muvhami v The StateJudgment No. HB 89/10, Case No. HCA 60/09, Xref Gweru Reg: 749/09
  92. Kudzanai Mukuyu and Chrispen Jordan v The StateHH 451-25, HCHCR 43/22
  93. Kudzanai Vheru and 22 Others v The StateHH 267-14, CA 1024/10
  94. Kumbirai San'anza v The StateHH 590-16, CA 537/14
  95. Kumbulane Vukani Zulu v The State(529/19) [2019] ZASCA 166 (29 November 2019)
  96. Kurauone Chitoro v The StateHMA 22-17; CA 7/16; CA 9/16; REF CRB MBE 286/16; CRB MBE 287/16
  97. Kuwirirana Masarakufa v The StateJudgement No SC 32/14, Civil Appeal No SC 320/13
  98. Kwanape v The State(422/12) [2012] ZASCA 168 (26 November 2012)
  99. Kwinda v The State(076/14) [2014] ZASCA 136 (25 September 2014)
  100. Lachman v The State(432/09) [2010] ZASCA 14 (15 March 2010)
  101. Laimon Nyoni and Others v The StateHB 96/18; HCB 43/18
  102. Lameck Mwanga v The StateHB 181-17; HCA (COND) 36-17
  103. Land Sinclair Kabome v The StateJudgment No. SC 102/25, Civil Appeal No. SCB 122/24
  104. Langa v The State(640/16) [2017] ZASCA 2 (23 February 2017)
  105. Lanken Peter v The StateHH 143/21, B 277/21
  106. Larden Beck Nkala v The StateJudgment No. HB 251/12, Case No. HCR 515/12
  107. Last Ncube v The StateHB 136/18, HCB 86/18
  108. Lategan and Another v The Director of Public Prosecutions, Western Cape and Another(314/2022) [2024] ZASCA 74 (10 May 2024)
  109. Laura Tadiwanashe Chinyama v The StateHH 406-25, HCHCR 1079/25
  110. Lawrence Machara v The StateJudgment No. HB 179/14, Case No. HCA 357/12
  111. Lawrence Zinhumwe v The StateHMT 62-19; CA 41/19
  112. Lawyers Nyaruwata v The StateJudgment No. SC 10/26, Civil Appeal No. SC 231/21
  113. Lazarus Ndlovu v The StateHB 199/21; HCA 140/19
  114. L Cronjé v The StateCase Number: 571/03 (unreported)
  115. Lebogang Peter Mashilo v The State(1129/2019) [2022] ZASCA 81 (2 June 2022)
  116. Lebogang Phillips v The State2016] ZASCA 187; Case No: 370/2016
  117. Ledwaba v The State(605/2018) [2018] ZASCA 64
  118. Leeman Mbano v The StateHB 90/19; HCA 21/18
  119. Leeroy Benson v The State(300/13) [2014] ZASCA 26 (28 March 2014)
  120. Leeroy Tendai Musarurwa v The StateHH 27-26, HCHCR 4082/24
  121. Lee Seunghyun v The StateHH 720-16, B 1209/16
  122. Lefan Mwanza and Komborerai Mhembere v The StateHH 296-18, B386/18
  123. Lefu Jantjie Bakane v The State(1180/2016) [2017] ZASCA 182 (5 December 2017)
  124. Legoa, Michael v The StateCase no: 33/2002
  125. Lentikile Michael Mocumi v The State(323/2015) [2015] ZASCA 201 (2 December 2015)
  126. Leonard Gwata v The StateHH 83-20, CA 528/18
  127. Le Roux and Others v The State(444/2008) [2010] ZASCA 7 (5 March 2010)
  128. Lesiba Simon Kekana v The State(37/2018) [2018] ZASCA 148 (31 October 2018)
  129. Letford Tawanda Mandiwata v The StateHH 21-19, B1605/18
  130. Levison Popi v The Trial Magistrate N. Mupeiwa N.O and Prosecutor GeneralHCMTJ49-25; HCMTC 108/25
  131. Levison Sithole v The StateSC 16/07; Judgment No SC 16/07; Criminal Appeal No. 170/05
  132. Liason Mudimbwa v The StateHB 139/22; HCB 166/22
  133. Liberty Magureyi v The StateHH 748-16, B 1217/16, Ref Case No. CA 718/16
  134. Liberty Mutetwa v The StateHH 202-15, CA 405/10, CRB MRD 137/10
  135. Liberty Nkomo and Mbongeni Masiza v The StateHB 109/21, HCB 151/21
  136. Lichtenstein v S(1094/2015) [2016] ZASCA 132 (29 September 2016)
  137. Li Meng Heng v The StateHH 441-14, CA 32/13, CRB R790/12
  138. Lincoln Tafadzwa Ushamba v Damson Zuwa and OthersHH 589-22, HC 4687/22
  139. Lincoln Tendai Mubaki v The StateJudgment No. HB 8/12, Case No. HCB311/11
  140. Lincolyn Tendai Mubaki v The StateJudgment No. 192/11, Case No. HCB 284/11
  141. Lindiwe Ndlovu v Esquire Manwere T N.O and The StateHH 79-26, HCHB 2125/23
  142. Lindokuhle Percy Shongwe v The StateShongwe v The State (Case no 991/2019) [2024] ZASCA 127 (26 September 2024)
  143. Lisani Nkomo v The StateJudgment No. SC 79/06, Crim. Appeal No. 269/05
  144. Livanje v The State(378/2018) [2019] ZASCA 126 (27 September 2019)
  145. Lizard Sibanda v The StateHB 195/16; HCA 233/15
  146. Llale v S(663/2016) [2017] ZASCA 049
  147. Lloyd Chikukwa v The StateHH 613-14, CA 974/12
  148. Lloyd Hebert Nyamuchiwa v The StateHB 292-17, HCA 172-16, XREF GKP 1524-16
  149. L. M. (Juvenile) v The StateJudgment No. HB 19/13, Case No. HCA 142/12
  150. Lookout Moyo v The StateHB 25/22, HCB 444/21, XREF CRB BYO 2415A/21
  151. Lourens M. Botha (Senior) and Lourens M. Botha (Junior) v The StateHB 07/16, HCA 275-6/14
  152. Lou Yu Ling v The StateHH 378-18, CA 13/17
  153. Lovemore Dewa v The StateHH 206-14, CA1193/12
  154. Lovemore Madziyayo v The StateHH 140-2010, B450/10
  155. Lovemore Mbofana and 13 Others v The StateHH 524-21, CRB 248 MTK 248-261/20
  156. Lovemore Munyoro v The StateHH 533-14, CA 962/13
  157. Loverage Makoto v T.K. Mahwe N.O. and The Prosecutor GeneralJudgment No. CCZ 03/20, Constitutional Application No. CCZ 29/19
  158. Lubando v The State(347/2015) [2016] ZASCA 4 (1 March 2016)
  159. Lubisi v The State(230/2015) [2015] ZASCA 179 (27 November 2015)
  160. Lucius Kutani v The StateHH 172-16, CA 310/13
  161. Luckman Mangwanda v The StateHH 299-11, CA 1104/10
  162. Lucky Thomas Khumalo v The State(723/2020) [2022] ZASCA 39 (04 April 2022)
  163. Lukas Jacobus Jurie Nortje v Die Staat(600/06) [2007] ZASCA 140
  164. Luke M. Akino v The StateHH 120-22, HACC (A) 20/20, CRB 9742-43/18
  165. Lulamile Stunga v The StateCase No.: CA & R 155/2024 (unreported)
  166. Lunga and Others v S[2024] ZAWCHC 259
  167. Lungisa Grifhs v The State(433/2020) [2021] ZASCA 112 (1 September 2021)
  168. Lungisani Brian Botsotso Nxele v The State(271/19) [2020] ZASCA 6 (12 March 2020)
  169. Luphondo v The State(123/2024) [2026] ZASCA 24 (10 March 2026)
  170. Luthuli v The State(1049/2013) [2014] ZASCA 164
  171. Luvuyo Maneli v The State(494/07) [2008] ZASCA 50 (1 April 2008)
  172. Luvuyo Wapi v The StateCA &R 11/2023 (unreported, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho, 8 April 2025)
  173. Luzuko Kerr Hoho v The State(493/05) [2008] ZASCA 98 (17 September 2008)
  174. Lyle Smith v The StateHB 191/22; HCB 220/22
  175. Lynna Ndagurwa v The StateHB 150-15; HCA 260-14
  176. Lyson Muyambo and Others v The StateHH 134-19, CA 653/16
  177. Lyton Chikomba v The StateHMT 58-21; CA 6/21
  178. Lyton Panashe Tshuma and Obvious Mawire v The StateHH 82-20, B68/20
  179. Maake v Director of Public Prosecutions(481/09) [2010] ZASCA 51 (31 March 2010)
  180. Mabaso v The State(677/2020) [2021] ZASCA 98 (09 July 2021)
  181. Mabena v The State(709/22) [2024] ZASCA 89 (7 June 2024)
  182. Mabunda v The State(765/12) [2013] ZASCA 30
  183. Machi v The State(256/2020) [2021] ZASCA 106
  184. Maclean Chivazve v The StateHH 260-19, CA 816/16
  185. Madalisto Ranchi v StateHH 674-18, CON 207/18, B 1272/18
  186. Madalisto Ranch v The StateHH 68-19, B1272/18 (Ref SC 844/18, Ref CON 207/18, Ref CRB 212/16)
  187. Madleen Albertina Marike Bredenhann v Die Staat(732/07) [2008] ZASCA 145 (27 November 2008)
  188. Magasela v The State(1257/2023) [2025] ZASCA 08 (31 January 2025)
  189. Magoloza v S[2024] ZAWCHC 176
  190. Mahlalela v The State(396/16) [2016] ZASCA 181 (28 November 2016)
  191. Mahlangu v The State(497/10) [2011] ZASCA 64 (1 April 2011)
  192. Maila v The State
  193. Majikazana v The State(559/09) [2010] ZASCA 29 (26 March 2010)
  194. Major Mhlanga v The StateJudgment No. HB 135/10, Case No. HCB 158/10
  195. Makanzwei Jecheche v The StateHH 781-15, CA 194/14
  196. Makatu v State(245/05) [2006] ZASCA 70
  197. Makgatho v S(732/12) [2013] ZASCA 34
  198. Makhokha v State[2019] ZACC 19
  199. Makhosiwonke Ncube v The StateHB 162/21, HCA (COND) 33/19, XREF HC 358/19, XREF BYO R. 144/18
  200. Makhudu v The StateCase No: 208/01