Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,888 cases — page 6 of 15.

  1. Murambiwa Lance Jackson v The StateHH 201-02; CRB 306/01
  2. Musa Joe Moloi and Others v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(CCT 78/09) [2010] ZACC 2
  3. Musiwa Malemane v The StateHB 186/18, HCA 96/16 (X REF GNDP 286/16)
  4. Mustaf Limu and Others v The StateHH 206/15, Case CA 14/14, Ref: CRB D 414-7/13
  5. M Van der Westhuizen v The State(266/10) [2011] ZASCA 36
  6. M V H Viveiros v The StateCase Number 75/98 (SCA) [2000]
  7. M v The State(CCT 53/06) [2007] ZACC 18
  8. Mvusi Nyathi and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 72/14, Case No. HCB 56-59/14, Xref No. BYO 936A-E/14
  9. Mzamo Dale Ndebele v The StateJudgment No. HB 105/13, Case No. HCA 277/12, Xref No. CRB 642/12
  10. Mzimazisi Khumalo v The StateHB 91-18, HCB 31/18
  11. Mzingaye E.P. Moyo v The StateHB 207/21; HCA 05/20
  12. Mzwake Mbuli v The StateCASE NO: 422/2001
  13. Nabolisa v The Regional Court Magistrate and Another(568/2022) [2023] ZASCA 07 (19 January 2024)
  14. Naidoo and Two Others v The StateCase No: 321/2001
  15. Naidoo v The State(433/06) [2007] ZASCA 102
  16. Nakana v Claassens & Others(137/2024) [2025] ZASCA 52 (7 May 2025)
  17. Namatai Lufu Ndlovu v The StateHB 274-17 (HCB 147-17)
  18. Nandipha Magudumana v Director of Public Prosecutions, Free State and Others(1196/2023) [2025] ZASCA 62 (16 May 2025)
  19. Naraidu v The State(894/2023) [2024] ZASCA 139 (16 October 2024)
  20. Nare v The State(380/2018) [2019] ZASCA 72 (30 May 2019)
  21. National Commissioner of the South African Police Service v Southern African Human Rights Litigation Centre and Another(CCT 02/14) [2014] ZACC 30
  22. National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Openshaw(462/07) [2008] ZASCA 78 (30 May 2008)
  23. National Director of Public Prosecutions of South Africa v GG Carolus and OthersCase No. 162/99, Supreme Court of Appeal, delivered 1 December 1999
  24. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Geyser(160/07) [2008] ZASCA 15 (25 March 2008)
  25. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Kalmar Industries SA (Pty) Ltd(1146/2017) [2017] ZASCA 142 (2 October 2017)
  26. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Meir Elran(CCT 56/12) [2013] ZACC 2
  27. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Mohunram(173/05) [2006] ZASCA 11
  28. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Peter Graham Gardener and Rodney Mitchell(582/09) [2011] ZASCA 25 (18 March 2011)
  29. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Ramlutchman(677/15) [2016] ZASCA 202 (9 December 2016)
  30. National Director of Public Prosecutions v W J Vermaak[2007] ZASCA 150
  31. Naude and Another v The State(488/10) [2010] ZASCA 138 (16 November 2010)
  32. Nazier Ahmed Tiry and Others v The State(52/2018) [2020] ZASCA 137 (29 October 2020)
  33. Nceba Tyhulu v The State(1173/2016) [2019] ZASCA 51 (1 April 2019)
  34. Ncitha v The State[2026] ZASCA 53
  35. Ndaba Sydney and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 12/14, Case No. HCB 253-5/13
  36. Ndlovu v The State[2017] ZACC 19
  37. Nduna v The State(076/10) [2010] ZASCA 120 (30 September 2010)
  38. Ndwambi v The State(611/2013) [2015] ZASCA 59 (31 March 2015)
  39. Neal Cegrim Leach v The StateHB 94/18; HCA 83/14; X REF BYO REG CRB 294/13
  40. Nedzamba v The State2013] ZASCA 69 (Case No: 911/2012)
  41. Nelson Ndlovu v The StateHB 166-18, HCA 180/16
  42. Nel v The State(708/2023) ZASCA 89 (12 June 2025)
  43. Nemavhola v The State(45/13) [2013] ZASCA 81
  44. Nesane v The State(079/2008) [2008] ZASCA 122 (26 September 2008)
  45. Nesbert Musana and Kiven Dzikamai and Tinashe Saungweme v The StateHH 906-15, B 995/15
  46. Netshivhodza Ndivhuwo Calvin v The State(962/2013) [2014] ZASCA 145 (26 September 2014)
  47. Nevanji Madanhire and Nqaba Matshazi v Attorney-GeneralJudgment No CCZ 2/2015, Const. Application No CCZ 78/12
  48. Never Mashamaire v The StateHH 131-14, CA527/13
  49. Never Mura v The StateHH 50-19, CA 793/16
  50. Never Soza v The StateHCC 7/26; HCCR 1359/25
  51. Nevhutalu v The State(692/12) [2013] ZASCA 44 (28 March 2013)
  52. Nevison Mpofu v The StateHB 314-17, HCA 173-16, XREF BYO REG 501-16
  53. Nevous Kudarawanda v The StateHH 671-15, B 587/15
  54. Newman Chiadzwa v The StateHH 28-04, CA 160/03
  55. Newton Ndlovu v The StateHB 369/17, HCA 68/16
  56. Ngcamu v The State(665/09) [2010] ZASCA 70 (26 May 2010)
  57. Ngobeni v S(741/13) [2014] ZASCA 59 (2 May 2014)
  58. Ngonidzashe Munhuuripi and Simbarashe Machekera v The StateHH 628-21, HACC (B) 72/21, Ref Case No. CRB 9514-5/21
  59. Ngqabutho Masuku v The StateHB 170-16, HCA 11-15
  60. Ngqengqa v S[2024] ZAWCHC 96
  61. Nhlanhla Mlalazi v The StateHB 345-17, HCB 174-17, XREF: CRB K2 177-17
  62. Nhlanhla Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 158/10, Case No. HCB 191/10, Xref HCA 236/10
  63. Nhlapo v The State(835/2021) [2022] ZASCA 125 (26 September 2022)
  64. Nhlapo v The State(933/2020) [2022] ZASCA 72 (25 May 2022)
  65. Nicholas Hatidane v The StateHH 829/15, CA 593/13
  66. Nicholas Ncube v The StateJudgment No SC 35/14, Criminal Appeal No SC 319/13
  67. Nickson Mande v The StateHH 104-18, B 101/18
  68. Nicodemus Masvinyange v The StateHH 384-22, CON 120/22, CRB BTR 270/20
  69. Nicole Romey De Villiers v The State(20367/2014) [2015] ZASCA 119 (11 September 2015)
  70. Niemand v The StateCCT 28/00 [2001] (unreported judgment, decided 8 October 2001)
  71. Nieuwenhuizen v S(20339/14) [2015] ZASCA 90 (29 May 2015)
  72. Nigeon Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. HB 152/12, Case No. HCA 109/09
  73. Njabulo Tshuma v The StateHB 204-15, HCB 125-15, XREF CRB REG 249-15
  74. Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28, HCBCR 1426/25
  75. Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28; HCBCR 1426/25
  76. Nkanyiso Hlabangana and Dalubuhle Mnkandla and Emmanuel Sibanda v The StateHB 101/22; HCB 328/21
  77. Nkomo and Others v The State(130/2022) [2024] ZASCA 61 (26 April 2024)
  78. Nkosana Ncube v The StateHB 163/21; HCB 202/21; XREF CRB GNDP 212/21
  79. Nkosiyabo Ndzombane v The StateSC 77/14; Criminal Appeal No. SC 240/13
  80. Nkululeko Sibanda v The StateHB 28/22 (HCA 27/20)
  81. Nndanduleni v The State(84/2014) [2016] ZASCA 51 (1 April 2016)
  82. Nndateni v The State(959/13) [2014] ZASCA 122 (19 September 2014)
  83. Nndwambi v S(168/2018) [2018] ZASCA 99 (14 June 2018)
  84. Nobert Grahams v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 84/99, Crim. Appeal No. 36/99
  85. Noel Nkomo v The StateHH 276-22, HC 130/13
  86. Nomatter Goliath and Fanuel Mbewe v The StateHH 33-13, CA 219/09, Ref CRB 3192-3/08
  87. Nomazoza v The State(246/08) [2008] ZASCA 151
  88. Nompithizelo Mary Makeba and Somikazi Alicia Ntambula v The StateCase No: 510/2002 (Unreported - SCA judgment delivered 30 May 2003)
  89. Nomsa Kanyoka and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 102/10, Case No. HC 135-8/10
  90. Nomsa Kanyoka and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/12, Case No. HCA 159-12/10, CRB 965-74/08
  91. Nong and Masingi v The State(787/2021) [2024] ZASCA 25 (20 March 2024)
  92. Nongerayi Freeman v The StateHB 123/22, HCB 111/22, XREF HCA 07/22, CRB BYO R 268-69/21
  93. Nongogo v The State(Case no 852/20) [2021] ZASCA 166 (03 December 2021)
  94. Norest Chikowore v The StateHH 539-16, CON 94/16, REF CASE BNR 54/16
  95. Norest Chikudza v The StateHH 606-22, CON 211/22, CHVP C 201/14
  96. Norman Bvekwa v The StateHH 495-21, CA 189/18 (Ref Case CRB Hre P 11178/17)
  97. Norman Dlepu v The State(567/06) [2007] ZASCA 81
  98. Norman Gandidzanwa v The StateHH 141-19, CA 186/17, CRB R 106/17
  99. Norman Gandidzanwa v The StateHH 509-21, CA 188/17, CRB HRE R 106/17
  100. Norman Mapfumo v The StateHH 63-2008, Case No B923/08
  101. Norman Putsayi v The StateHH 404/15, CRB NO. B311/15
  102. Norton Town Council v The State and OthersHH 497-21, HC 8147/19, Ref 294/96/19
  103. N P Nonyane v The State(256/05) [2006] ZASCA 23
  104. NS v The State(20642/2014) [2015] ZASCA 139 (30 September 2015)
  105. Ntabiso Ncube v The StateHB 203/21; HCB 297/21
  106. Ntaka v The State(469/2007) [2008] ZASCA 30
  107. Nthabalala v The State(829/13) [2014] ZASCA 28 (28 March 2014)
  108. Ntombizodwa Tshuma v The StateJudgment No. HB113/14, Case No. HCA 459/13
  109. Ntshongwana v The State[2023] ZASCA 156
  110. Ntuli v The State(128/2023) [2025] ZASCA 114 (30 July 2025)
  111. Ntuthuzelo Nokhokhoba and Sandile Ntshetshe v The StateCC 28/2024 (ECM)
  112. Nurullah Mia v The State(604/08) [2009] ZASCA 47 (22 May 2009)
  113. Nxumalo v The State(450/2008) [2009] ZASCA 113 (23 September 2009)
  114. Nyabo v The State(327/07) [2008] ZASCA 150 (27 November 2008)
  115. Nyadzani Samuel Mudau v The State(547/13) [2014] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2014)
  116. Nyaradzo Magwenzi v The StateHH 612-14; CA 1137/13; Ref XRB 290/13
  117. Nyasha Mungwashu v The StateHMT 57-19; CA 17/19
  118. Nyasha Ngwerume v The StateHH 153-19, CON 264/18
  119. Nzima Moyo v The StateHB 58/10, Case No. HCA 282/07
  120. Nzimande v The State(600/09) [2010] ZASCA 80
  121. Obadiah Mangisi v The StateCA 84-19, CRB MSVR 117-19, HMA 41-20
  122. Obert Nyahuna v The StateHH80-14, CA751/13
  123. Obert Tafadzwa Charamba v StateHH 429-21, CA 990/15
  124. Obvious Mlauzi v The StateHB 378/17, HCB 184/17
  125. Okah v S(19/2014) [2016] ZASCA 155 (3 October 2016)
  126. Olex Mamoche v The StateHH 80-15, CA 573/12, CRB 604/12
  127. Olga Carlos Joao Bacar v The StateHH 104-15, CA 370/13 Ref CRB 6679/12
  128. Oliver Kandiyado v The StateHMT 35-19; CA 15/18
  129. Omega Manjera v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 71/98, Crim. Appeal No. 834/97
  130. Onbert Mapfumo v The StateHH 431-21, CA 438/17
  131. Osten Machingambi v The StateHH 134-2004, CA 230/04
  132. Oswald Dissel v The State(598/2006) [2007] ZASCA 125
  133. Oswell Ndoro v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 17 AND 24 MAY AND 19 DECEMBER 2012
  134. Otto Chaitezvi v The StateHH 97/21, CA 264/19
  135. Oupa Stanley Maphanga v The State(607/2017) [2018] ZASCA 120
  136. Owen Chris Ngwenya v The StateHH 658-22, B1111/22, CRB MTK 893/22
  137. Owen Floyd Appels v The State(303/07) [2007] ZASCA 151
  138. Owen Maseko v The State; Pishai Muchauraya v The StateCCZ 11/2016; Const. Application No. CCZ 60/11 & CCZ 63/11
  139. Owen Munodeyi v The StateJudgment No. HC 157/13, Case No. HCA 204/12
  140. Panashe Alitabu v The StateHCC 67/25; HCCR 1482/24; X REF-CHN CD 178/23
  141. Papa Moses Mafaladiso and Others v The StateSaaknommer 13/2002 (Supreme Court of Appeal) - unreported but marked as RAPPORTEERBAAR
  142. Pardington Koti and Khulekani Robertson Koti v The StateJudgment No. HB 181/12, Case No. HCB 149/12 & 150/12
  143. Pardon Bodzo v The StateHH 388-18, CA 53/17
  144. Pardon Musarurwa v The StateHH 457-13, CA 439/13
  145. Partson Goreraza v The StateHH251-13, B627/2013, CRB R998/2012
  146. Pasca Chipinda v The StateHH 426-25; HCHCR 2761/25
  147. Patrice Somueni v The StateHMA 70-21; B 421-21; CRB KK 143-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 6 December 2021)
  148. Patricia Munyengeri v The StateHH 545-22; HACC (A) 5/22
  149. Patricia Sarewa v The StateHH 468-14, CRB B 869/14
  150. Patrick Langeveldt v The State(453/07) [2008] ZASCA 81 (2 June 2008)
  151. Patrick Madhume v The StateHH 03-15, CRB 109/14
  152. Patrick Nhamo Njanike v The StateHH 306-15, CA 461/14, CRB MS 270/14
  153. Patrick Nyemba v The StateJudgment No. HB 165/13, Case No. HCA 21/13
  154. Patrick Savanhu v The StateHH 191-22, CA 549/20
  155. Patrick Vusimuzi Ncgobo v The State(1344/2016) [2018] ZASCA 06 (23 February 2018)
  156. Patson Nyamande and Dean W Bwanawasa v The StateHH 310-19, B 223/19
  157. Pauline Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 132/12, Case No. HCA 22/10
  158. Pearson Kadzviti v The StateHH 322-22, CA 44/21, CRB HRE P 7763/14
  159. Pedzisai Musumhiri v The StateHH 404-14, B 812/14
  160. Pepukai Chikono v The StateJudgment No. HB 178/13, Case No. 287/10
  161. Pesanai Madzinga v The StateJudgment No. HB 160/12, Case No. HCB 160/12, Xref No. HCA 208/12
  162. Peter Danger Konzo v The StateHH 233-15, CA 674/12, CRB 791/12
  163. Peter Johannes Cloete v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 72/98, Crim. Appeal No. 832/97
  164. Peter Mashudu Nevilimadi v The State(545/13) [2014] ZASCA 41 (31 March 2014)
  165. Peter Michael Hitschmann v The StateHH 54-2006; CRB B319/06
  166. Peter Moyo v The StateHB 55/22; HCB 441/21
  167. Peter Nsindane v The StateHB 161/17, HCA 04/15
  168. Petersen v The State(Case no 295/2021) [2023] ZASCA 26 (16 March 2023)
  169. Peter William Thomas v The StateHH 70-02, CA 44/2000
  170. Petronella Kagonye v The StateHH 714-22; HACC(A) 6/22
  171. Petros Dumisane Jwara v The State(916/2013) [2015] ZASCA 33 (25 March 2015)
  172. Petrus Liebenberg v The StateCase No 156/03 (unreported)
  173. Petrus Themba Damgazela and Isaac Lingelile Mkhehlane v The State(633/09) [2010] ZASCA 69 (26 May 2010)
  174. Pfungwa Mamvura v The StateSC 22/05 (Criminal Appeal No. 127/03)
  175. Phakane v The State(CCT 61/16) [2017] ZACC 44
  176. Phatisani Nkala v The StateJudgment No. HB 235/12, Case No. HCA 316/12
  177. Phenyo Sethosa v The State(679/2023) [2024] ZASCA 172 (12 December 2024)
  178. Phephisani Mhlaba v The StateHH 650-15, CRB No. B608/15
  179. Philimon Mugijima v The StateHH 459-22, CA 313/19, CON 70/19, CRB MUR 43/17
  180. Philip Ndlovu v The StateHB 67/20, HCB 77/20
  181. Phillip Bezuidenhout v The StateSC 122/02 (Zimbabwe)
  182. Phillip Murwira v The StateHH 263-15, CA 1067/13, CRB 466/13
  183. Phithela Mapule v The State(817/11) [2012] ZASCA 80 (30 May 2012)
  184. Phogole v The State(370/2023) [2024] ZASCA 54 (9 May 2025)
  185. Pholosi v The State[2026] ZASCA 49
  186. Phumulani Sibanda and Others v The StateHB 82/19, HCA 151/19
  187. Phumulani Sibanda v The StateHB 266/21; HCB 377/21
  188. Pickson Sithole v The StateHH 216-15, CA 1432/13
  189. Pieter Cornelius De Klerk v The State(718/2022) [2023] ZASCA 172 (05 December 2023)
  190. Pieter Doorewaard and Another v The State(908/2019) [2020] ZASCA 155 (27 November 2020)
  191. Pieter Ettienne Jaftha v The State(687/2008) [2009] ZASCA 117 (25 September 2009)
  192. Pikirai Johannes v The StateHH 417-14, B755/14, Ref Case No. AGB758/14
  193. Pillay v The State(453/2015) [2016] ZASCA 26 (18 March 2016)
  194. Pillay v The State(570/11) [2012] ZASCA 43 (29 March 2012)
  195. Pisi Ndlovu (nee Nxumalo) v The StateJudgment No. HB 115/11, Case No. HCB 183/11
  196. Pistorius v The State(253/13) [2014] ZASCA 47 (01 April 2014)
  197. Pitty Mpofu and Samukelisiwe Mlilo v The StateCCZ 5/2016, Const. Application No CCZ 08/13
  198. Plekenpol v The State(772/2015) [2016] ZASCA 171 (24 November 2016)
  199. P N v The State(828/13) [2014] ZASCA 24
  200. Polite Weza v The StateHB 27/22, HCA 03/20