Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,853 cases — page 5 of 15.

  1. Mandla Mishack Mlimo v The State(454/2007) [2008] ZASCA 7 (18 March 2008)
  2. Mandla Mkombo v The StateHB 140/10 (Case No. HCA 163/08)
  3. Mandla Sithole v The State(20393/2014) [2015] ZASCA 106 (19 August 2015)
  4. Mandla Trust Mpofu v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(CCT 124/11) [2013] ZACC 15
  5. Mapande v S(046/10) [2010] ZASCA 119 (29 September 2010)
  6. Maphaha v The State(174/2017) [2018] ZASCA 08 (1 March 2018)
  7. Maqebhula v The State(284/2017) [2018] ZASCA 010 (5 March 2018)
  8. Maqubela v The State(821/2015) [2017] ZASCA 137 (29 September 2017)
  9. Maree v The State(422/2021) [2022] ZASCA 112 (15 July 2022)
  10. Margaret Katsokore v The StateHH 62-21, CA 813/17
  11. Maria Johanna Prinsloo and Others v The State(827/2011) [2015] ZASCA 207 (4 December 2015)
  12. Maria Petronella Scheepers v The StateCase no: 158/05
  13. Maria Tagama v The StateHH 246-21, CA 232/20
  14. Mariba Mazorodze v The StateHH 154-16, CA 1188/12
  15. Maringa v The State(20116/2014) [2015] ZASCA 28 (23 March 2015)
  16. Mark Anthony Morgan v The State(271/2008) [2008] ZASCA 147 (27 November 2008)
  17. Mark Gova Chavunduka and Raymond Morgan Choto v Minister of Home Affairs and The Attorney-GeneralJudgment No. S.C. 36/2000, Civil Application No. 156/99
  18. Marlven Chimutashu v The StateHH 106-25, HCHCR 6077/24
  19. Marlvin Magumura and Tonderai Nyamukondiwa v The StateHH 640-25, HCHCR 5564/25
  20. Marota v The State(300/15) [2015] ZASCA 130 (28 September 2015)
  21. Maroulis v The State(240/2008) [2008] ZASCA 161 (27 November 2008)
  22. Martha Susanna Broodryk v The State(959/2016) [2017] ZASCA 62 (29 May 2017)
  23. Martin Sibindi v The StateHH 525-22, CA 164/06
  24. Marufu Vhimba and Kasiya Kololo and Remember Mabvidzi v The StateHMT 29-22, B 140/22
  25. Marvanic Development (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Safety and Security(232/05) [2006] ZASCA 20
  26. Mary Sithole and Notice Vengai v The StateHH 54-15, CA 1387/13, CRB 10474-75/13
  27. Mary Sithole and Notice Vengai v The StateHH 501-13, B 1121/13
  28. Masala Mathe v The StateHB 220/21, HCB 189/19, XREF HCA 57/19, XREF GNDR 21/19
  29. Masamba Chininga v The StateJudgment No S.C.79/2002, Crim. Appeal No 209/99
  30. Masango and Another v The State(203/2022) [2024] ZASCA 98 (14 June 2024)
  31. Maseola v The State(506/09) [2010] ZASCA 37 (30 March 2010)
  32. Masike v The State(20565/2014) [2015] ZASCA 189 (30 November 2015)
  33. Masimba Garande v The StateHH 46-2002, CA 388/01
  34. Masimba Mbaya and Samson Raisi v The StateJudgment No. SC 23/10, Crim. Appeal No. 201/05
  35. Masimba Mbaya and Samson Raisi v The StateJudgment No. SC 23/10; Crim. Appeal No. 201/05
  36. Masimba Munemo v The StateHH 300-12, CA 773/11, CRB 1743/11
  37. Masopo Ronaldo v The StateHB 226/21; HCB 270/21
  38. Mataranyika Nemukuyu v StateHH 102-09, CA 742/08
  39. Mathebula Daniel v The StateCase No: A235/16 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  40. Mathekola v State(487/2016) [2017] ZASCA 100 (21 August 2017)
  41. Mathekola v State(487/2016) [2016] ZASCA 106 (14 July 2016)
  42. Mathews Sipho Lelaka v The State(409/2015) [2015] ZASCA 169 (26 November 2015)
  43. Mathibela v The State(714/2017) [2017] ZASCA 162
  44. Mathuthu and Others v The State(393/2021) [2024] ZASCA 50 (17 April 2024)
  45. Mativenga Moyo v The StateHH 375-17, CRB KADR 09/17
  46. Maurico Arendse v The State(089/15) [2015] ZASCA 131 (28 September 2015)
  47. Mavangwana v State(379/2009) [2010] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2010)
  48. Mavese Mapfumo v The StateHCA 57/17
  49. Mavis Xaba and Joseph Zondo v The StateCase Number: 211/04 (SCA)
  50. Maxwell Banda v The StateJudgment No. HB 13/2002, Case No. HCA 41/98
  51. Maxwell Bhurani and Felisters Bhurani and Philimon Bhurani v The StateHH 334-15, CA 388/14
  52. Maxwell Bowa v The StateJudgment No. SC 47/14, Criminal Appeal No. SC 367/13
  53. Maxwell Chinamasa and Tafadzwa Chinamasa v Patience SambayiHH 525-25; HCH 1639/25
  54. Maxwell Douglas Nyikadzino v The StateHB 153/17, HCA 112/16
  55. Maxwell Karikoga v The StateHH 200-21, CRB MBR 702/15
  56. Maxwell Ntini v The StateHB 211-17 (HCA 20-16)
  57. Mazina v The State(494/2016) [2017] ZASCA 22 (24 March 2017)
  58. Mazvita Evelyn Fata v The StateHH 420-13, CA 189/12, REF CRB 1266/12
  59. Mazvita Evelyn Tafa v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 30 March 2012 (unreported)
  60. Mbambeleli Mpofu v The StateHB 259/21; HCB 358/21; XREF WC 2007/21
  61. Mbatha v The State(928/2018) [2020] ZASCA 102 (15 September 2020)
  62. Mbembe Porusingazi v The StateSC 63/07 (Judgment No. SC 63/07, Crim Appeal No. 119/06)
  63. Mboneni Zulu v The StateCase no: 186/2002
  64. Mbonisi Nyathi v The StateJudgment No. HB 60/13, Case No. HCA 268/12
  65. Mbonisi Nyathi v The StateJudgment No. HB 245/12, Case No. HCB 178/12
  66. Mbulelo v The State(148/2019) [2019] ZASCA 154 (26 November 2019)
  67. Mchunu v The State(20770/14) [2015] ZASCA 115 (09 September 2015)
  68. McLaggan v The State(084/13) [2013] ZASCA 92
  69. Mdlongwa v The State(99/10) [2010] ZASCA 82
  70. Mdluli v S(229/2015) [2015] ZASCA 178 (27 November 2015)
  71. MDT v The State(548/2013) [2014] ZASCA 15 (20 March 2014)
  72. Mduduzi Ndlovu v The StateHB 31/21, HCB 13/21
  73. [MEDIA SUMMARY] A C Scholtz & Others v The StateMedia Summary - Supreme Court of Appeal (Judgment delivered 21 August 2018)
  74. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Bhola & others v The State(800/18; 123/2018; and 346/18) [2018] ZASCA 121 (21 September 2018)
  75. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Burger v The StateJudgment delivered 12 March 2010 (SCA)
  76. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Haarhoff & another v Director of Public Prosecutions, Eastern CapeZASCA 184 (11 December 2018)
  77. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Khoza & another v The State(1267/2017) [2018] ZASCA 133 (28 September 2018)
  78. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Shiburi v The State(205/2017) [2018] ZASCA 107 (29 August 2018)
  79. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Thembalethu Sam v The StateMedia Summary delivered 20 March 2008 (full citation not provided in text)
  80. Mehluleli Dube v Mungwari Esquire N.O. and The StateHH-101-18, HC 10875/17
  81. Mehluli Dube and Abel Mpofu v The StateCA 87-19; HMA 12-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  82. Mehluli Dube and Lovemore Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. HB 156/12, Case No. HCA 182-3/11
  83. Mehluli Sibanda v The StateHH 533-25; HCHCR 2006/25
  84. Melody Anna Marufu v The StateHB 194/17; HCA 229/15
  85. M E Makhudu v Director of Public ProsecutionsCase number: 135/2000
  86. Memory Museza v The StateHH 440-2013, B824/13
  87. Memory Mushando Magida v The StateCase no: 515/04
  88. Mendison Dube v The StateJudgment No. 39/2012, Case No. HCB 318/11, Ref CRB MBE 148/11
  89. Merryward Marara v The State and National Prosecuting AuthorityHB 96/21; HCA (COND) 12/21
  90. Mervyn De Vos v The State(503/2009) [2010] ZASCA 60
  91. Methuseli Gumbo and Wellington Gumbo v The StateJudgment No. 96/11, Case No. 83-4/11
  92. Mfana Ignitius Kubai v The State(923/2023) [2024] ZASCA 123 (30 August 2024)
  93. Mgcini Lunga v The StateHB 180/22, HCB 211/22
  94. Mhlongo v The State(140/16) [2016] ZASCA 152 (3 October 2016)
  95. Mhlupheki Ncube v The StateHB 174-18; HCB 103-18; XREF INYATHI 300-18
  96. Michael Felthun v The StateCase No: 458/96
  97. Michael Goodluck Nleya v The StateJudgment No. 46/14, Criminal Appeal No. SC 169/13
  98. Michael Jantjies v The State(532/2022) [2023] ZASCA 3 (15 January 2024)
  99. Michael John v The StateHH 637-14, CA 809/13, CRB R441/13
  100. Michael Kawanzaruwa v Esquire Matova N.O and The StateHH 07-22, HC 1906/21
  101. Michael Lubaxa v The StateCase No: 372/2000
  102. Michael Mafoho v The State
  103. Michael Mapulango v The StateHH 833-16 (B 1375/16, CRB HVEP 15325/16)
  104. Michael Matonhodze v The StateHH 310/15, CA 226/14
  105. Michael Peter Hitshmann v The StateJudgment No. 22/11, Civil Appeal No. 154/07
  106. Michael Raju Padayachee v The State(679/2020) [2021] ZASCA 115 (16 September 2021)
  107. Michael Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. SC 58/03, Crim. Appeal No. 185/01
  108. Michele v S(477/2008) [2009] ZASCA 116
  109. Midson Kamunga v The StateHH 389-22, CON 104/22, CRB CHN R 72/16
  110. Mike Matanga v The StateHH 96-14, CON 49/13
  111. Milton Chigiya v The StateHB 09/19, HCA 51/17
  112. Milton Zwane & others v The State(1296/2016) [2017] ZASCA 179 (1 December 2017)
  113. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development v Masingili[2013] ZACC 41
  114. Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others v Estate Late Robert James Stransham-Ford[2016] ZASCA 197 (6 December 2016)
  115. Minister of Safety and Security v Tembop Recovery CC(006/15) [2016] ZASCA 52 (1 April 2016)
  116. Minnies v State(881/2011) [2012] ZASCA 102 (1 June 2012)
  117. Miriam Kwaswa v The StateHH 564-21, CRB MBR 3399/21
  118. Misheck Rupeyo and Fungai Saikonda v The StateHH 432-15, B 1293/15
  119. Mkhize v S(390/18) [2019] ZASCA 56 (1 April 2019)
  120. Mkhize v The State(16/2013) [2014] ZASCA 52 (14 April 2014)
  121. MK Nkomo v The State(979/2013) [2014] ZASCA 186 (26 November 2014)
  122. M M v The State(542/11) [2012] ZASCA 5
  123. Mncedisi Ndlovu v The StateHB 54-16 (HCB 113-15, XREF HCA 148-15, XREF KEZI 229-15)
  124. Mngqibisa v The State(75/07) [2007] ZASCA 119
  125. Modiga v The State(20738/2014) [2015] ZASCA 94
  126. Modrick Matiki v The StateHB 71-17, HCA 09-17
  127. Mohamed Joonaid Mia and Raymond Howell v The State(344/2007) [2008] ZASCA 117 (26 September 2008)
  128. Mohlaloga v The State(1028/2023 and 1112/2023) [2025] ZASCA 115 (8 August 2025)
  129. Mojapelo v The State(574/2014) [2016] ZASCA 22 (18 March 2016)
  130. Molaudzi v The State[2015] ZACC 20
  131. Molefe Pius Morebudi v The StateCase Number: 547/98 (Supreme Court of Appeal, 26 November 1999)
  132. Molefe v The State(676/18) [2018] ZASCA 162 (28 November 2018)
  133. Molema v The State(555/10) [2011] ZASCA 62 (1 April 2011)
  134. Moloto v The State(1546/2024) [2025] ZASCA 169 (12 November 2025)
  135. Monye v The State(107/2016) [2016] ZASCA 111 (02 September 2016)
  136. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai and Elizabeth Macheka v Munamato Mutevedzi N.O and Locadia KarimatsengaHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 14 September 2012 (unreported)
  137. Morgen Chiwundura and Others v The StateHH 437-21, B 1544/21
  138. Mornè Barnard v The State(891/2012) [2013] ZASCA 75 (29 May 2013)
  139. Morné Ricardo Bull and André Maart v The State; Laston Chavulla and Others v The State221/2000 (SCA) - Heard 21 & 23 August 2001
  140. Moses Chewiro and Obert Musosa v The StateHMA 01-22; B 454-21; CRB CHR88-9-21
  141. Moses Joni v The StateHH 902-15; B 951/15
  142. Moses Moshe Litako and Others v The State(584/2013) [2014] ZASCA 54 (16 April 2014)
  143. Moses Mubvumbi and Others v The StateHH 239-11, CA 1021/10
  144. Moses Tshoga v The State(635/2016) [2016] ZASCA 205 (15 December 2016)
  145. Moses Warning Chademana Mapanga Nhachi v The StateHH 7/2010; CRB 624/09
  146. Moshidi Danny Leshilo v The State(345/2019) [2020] ZASCA 98 (8 September 2020)
  147. Mostert v The State(338/2009) [2009] ZASCA 171 (1 December 2009)
  148. Mothwa v The State(124/15) [2015] ZASCA 143 (1 October 2015)
  149. Motsisi v The State(513/11) [2012] ZASCA 59 (2 April 2012)
  150. Motsitsi v The State(086/2023) [2026] ZASCA 44 (02 April 2026)
  151. Mphanama v The State[2022] ZASCA 11 (24 January 2022)
  152. Mphokuhle Ncube v The StateJudgment No. HB 31/11, Case No. 103/10
  153. Mpho Robinson Tshiki v The State(358/2019) [2020] ZASCA 92 (18 August 2020)
  154. Msimango v The State(698/2017) [2017] ZASCA 181 (01 December 2017)
  155. M.S.M. (A Juvenile) v The StateJudgment No. HB 225/12, Case No. CRB 101/12
  156. Mteweni Zwelibanzi Mahlangu v The State(20737/2014) [2015] ZASCA 73 (22 May 2015)
  157. Mthabisi Mthombeni v The StateJudgment No. HB 159/12, Case No. HCB 1955/12
  158. Mthabisi Sivako v The StateHB 222/21, HCA 182/19
  159. Mthembu v The State(525/2019) [2019] ZASCA 160 (28 November 2019)
  160. Mthembu v The State(379/2007) [2008] ZASCA 51 (10 April 2008)
  161. Mthethelelwa Dube v The State(89/16) [2016] ZASCA 123 (22 September 2016)
  162. Mthimkhulu v The State
  163. Mthimkhulu v The State(1135/15) [2016] ZASCA 180 (28 November 2016)
  164. Mthokozisi Mhlophe v The StateHB 143/17; HCA 97/16
  165. Mthokozisi Ncube v The StateHB 14/22, HCB 411/21
  166. Muchihwande Forbes Sithole v The StateHH 260/18, CA 428/16, REF CRB NO. BTB 508/16
  167. Mudau v The State(1148/2016) [2017] ZASCA 34 (29 March 2017)
  168. Mugridge v S(657/12) [2013] ZASCA 43 (28 March 2013)
  169. Mugwedi Makondelele Jonathan v The State(694/13) [2014] ZASCA 23 (27 March 2014)
  170. Muholi v The State(450/05) [2006] ZASCA 44
  171. Mulaudzi v The State[2016] ZASCA 70 (20 May 2016)
  172. Muller, Stephanus Daniël Petrus v The State(236/05) [2006] ZASCA 41
  173. Munashe Chindawi v The StateHH 391-22, HC CON 109/22
  174. Munashe Maphosa v The StateJudgment No. SC 07/26, Civil Appeal No. SC 756/24
  175. Munyaradzi Dhau v The StateHH 461-22, CON 122/20, CRB RMA 87/15
  176. Munyaradzi Kereke v Francis Maramwidze N.O.HH 374-19, CA 504/16, REF CRB R46/16
  177. Munyaradzi Kereke v The State and Francis MaramwidzeSC 111/21 (Chamber Application No. SC 259/21)
  178. Munyaradzi Kupamupindu v The StateHH 412-22, CA 190/21
  179. Munyaradzi Mapeture v The StateHH 547-16, CA 346/15
  180. Munyaradzi Muswe and Others v The StateHH 178-21, CA 143/20
  181. Munyaradzi Mutinzi and Blessing Shumba v The StateHH 54-26; HCHCR6271/25; CRB Mazowe 131/04/25
  182. Munyaradzi Nhanhanga and Freedom Mandundu v The StateHB 113/18, HCA 22/18 (X REF HCA 55/15; 56/15; VF 65/15; VF 64/15)
  183. Murambiwa Lance Jackson v The StateHH 201-02; CRB 306/01
  184. Musa Joe Moloi and Others v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(CCT 78/09) [2010] ZACC 2
  185. Musiwa Malemane v The StateHB 186/18, HCA 96/16 (X REF GNDP 286/16)
  186. Mustaf Limu and Others v The StateHH 206/15, Case CA 14/14, Ref: CRB D 414-7/13
  187. M Van der Westhuizen v The State(266/10) [2011] ZASCA 36
  188. M V H Viveiros v The StateCase Number 75/98 (SCA) [2000]
  189. M v The State(CCT 53/06) [2007] ZACC 18
  190. Mvusi Nyathi and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 72/14, Case No. HCB 56-59/14, Xref No. BYO 936A-E/14
  191. Mzamo Dale Ndebele v The StateJudgment No. HB 105/13, Case No. HCA 277/12, Xref No. CRB 642/12
  192. Mzimazisi Khumalo v The StateHB 91-18, HCB 31/18
  193. Mzingaye E.P. Moyo v The StateHB 207/21; HCA 05/20
  194. Mzwake Mbuli v The StateCASE NO: 422/2001
  195. Nabolisa v The Regional Court Magistrate and Another(568/2022) [2023] ZASCA 07 (19 January 2024)
  196. Naidoo and Two Others v The StateCase No: 321/2001
  197. Naidoo v The State(433/06) [2007] ZASCA 102
  198. Nakana v Claassens & Others(137/2024) [2025] ZASCA 52 (7 May 2025)
  199. Namatai Lufu Ndlovu v The StateHB 274-17 (HCB 147-17)
  200. Nandipha Magudumana v Director of Public Prosecutions, Free State and Others(1196/2023) [2025] ZASCA 62 (16 May 2025)