Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,853 cases — page 6 of 15.

  1. Naraidu v The State(894/2023) [2024] ZASCA 139 (16 October 2024)
  2. Nare v The State(380/2018) [2019] ZASCA 72 (30 May 2019)
  3. National Commissioner of the South African Police Service v Southern African Human Rights Litigation Centre and Another(CCT 02/14) [2014] ZACC 30
  4. National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Openshaw(462/07) [2008] ZASCA 78 (30 May 2008)
  5. National Director of Public Prosecutions of South Africa v GG Carolus and OthersCase No. 162/99, Supreme Court of Appeal, delivered 1 December 1999
  6. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Geyser(160/07) [2008] ZASCA 15 (25 March 2008)
  7. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Kalmar Industries SA (Pty) Ltd(1146/2017) [2017] ZASCA 142 (2 October 2017)
  8. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Meir Elran(CCT 56/12) [2013] ZACC 2
  9. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Mohunram(173/05) [2006] ZASCA 11
  10. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Peter Graham Gardener and Rodney Mitchell(582/09) [2011] ZASCA 25 (18 March 2011)
  11. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Ramlutchman(677/15) [2016] ZASCA 202 (9 December 2016)
  12. National Director of Public Prosecutions v W J Vermaak[2007] ZASCA 150
  13. Naude and Another v The State(488/10) [2010] ZASCA 138 (16 November 2010)
  14. Nazier Ahmed Tiry and Others v The State(52/2018) [2020] ZASCA 137 (29 October 2020)
  15. Nceba Tyhulu v The State(1173/2016) [2019] ZASCA 51 (1 April 2019)
  16. Ndaba Sydney and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 12/14, Case No. HCB 253-5/13
  17. Ndlovu v The State[2017] ZACC 19
  18. Nduna v The State(076/10) [2010] ZASCA 120 (30 September 2010)
  19. Ndwambi v The State(611/2013) [2015] ZASCA 59 (31 March 2015)
  20. Neal Cegrim Leach v The StateHB 94/18; HCA 83/14; X REF BYO REG CRB 294/13
  21. Nedzamba v The State2013] ZASCA 69 (Case No: 911/2012)
  22. Nelson Ndlovu v The StateHB 166-18, HCA 180/16
  23. Nel v The State(708/2023) ZASCA 89 (12 June 2025)
  24. Nemavhola v The State(45/13) [2013] ZASCA 81
  25. Nesane v The State(079/2008) [2008] ZASCA 122 (26 September 2008)
  26. Nesbert Musana and Kiven Dzikamai and Tinashe Saungweme v The StateHH 906-15, B 995/15
  27. Netshivhodza Ndivhuwo Calvin v The State(962/2013) [2014] ZASCA 145 (26 September 2014)
  28. Nevanji Madanhire and Nqaba Matshazi v Attorney-GeneralJudgment No CCZ 2/2015, Const. Application No CCZ 78/12
  29. Never Mashamaire v The StateHH 131-14, CA527/13
  30. Never Mura v The StateHH 50-19, CA 793/16
  31. Never Soza v The StateHCC 7/26; HCCR 1359/25
  32. Nevhutalu v The State(692/12) [2013] ZASCA 44 (28 March 2013)
  33. Nevison Mpofu v The StateHB 314-17, HCA 173-16, XREF BYO REG 501-16
  34. Nevous Kudarawanda v The StateHH 671-15, B 587/15
  35. Newman Chiadzwa v The StateHH 28-04, CA 160/03
  36. Newton Ndlovu v The StateHB 369/17, HCA 68/16
  37. Ngcamu v The State(665/09) [2010] ZASCA 70 (26 May 2010)
  38. Ngobeni v S(741/13) [2014] ZASCA 59 (2 May 2014)
  39. Ngonidzashe Munhuuripi and Simbarashe Machekera v The StateHH 628-21, HACC (B) 72/21, Ref Case No. CRB 9514-5/21
  40. Ngqabutho Masuku v The StateHB 170-16, HCA 11-15
  41. Nhlanhla Mlalazi v The StateHB 345-17, HCB 174-17, XREF: CRB K2 177-17
  42. Nhlanhla Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 158/10, Case No. HCB 191/10, Xref HCA 236/10
  43. Nhlapo v The State(835/2021) [2022] ZASCA 125 (26 September 2022)
  44. Nhlapo v The State(933/2020) [2022] ZASCA 72 (25 May 2022)
  45. Nicholas Hatidane v The StateHH 829/15, CA 593/13
  46. Nicholas Ncube v The StateJudgment No SC 35/14, Criminal Appeal No SC 319/13
  47. Nickson Mande v The StateHH 104-18, B 101/18
  48. Nicodemus Masvinyange v The StateHH 384-22, CON 120/22, CRB BTR 270/20
  49. Nicole Romey De Villiers v The State(20367/2014) [2015] ZASCA 119 (11 September 2015)
  50. Niemand v The StateCCT 28/00 [2001] (unreported judgment, decided 8 October 2001)
  51. Nieuwenhuizen v S(20339/14) [2015] ZASCA 90 (29 May 2015)
  52. Nigeon Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. HB 152/12, Case No. HCA 109/09
  53. Njabulo Tshuma v The StateHB 204-15, HCB 125-15, XREF CRB REG 249-15
  54. Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28, HCBCR 1426/25
  55. Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28; HCBCR 1426/25
  56. Nkanyiso Hlabangana and Dalubuhle Mnkandla and Emmanuel Sibanda v The StateHB 101/22; HCB 328/21
  57. Nkomo and Others v The State(130/2022) [2024] ZASCA 61 (26 April 2024)
  58. Nkosana Ncube v The StateHB 163/21; HCB 202/21; XREF CRB GNDP 212/21
  59. Nkosiyabo Ndzombane v The StateSC 77/14; Criminal Appeal No. SC 240/13
  60. Nkululeko Sibanda v The StateHB 28/22 (HCA 27/20)
  61. Nndanduleni v The State(84/2014) [2016] ZASCA 51 (1 April 2016)
  62. Nndateni v The State(959/13) [2014] ZASCA 122 (19 September 2014)
  63. Nndwambi v S(168/2018) [2018] ZASCA 99 (14 June 2018)
  64. Nobert Grahams v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 84/99, Crim. Appeal No. 36/99
  65. Noel Nkomo v The StateHH 276-22, HC 130/13
  66. Nomatter Goliath and Fanuel Mbewe v The StateHH 33-13, CA 219/09, Ref CRB 3192-3/08
  67. Nomazoza v The State(246/08) [2008] ZASCA 151
  68. Nompithizelo Mary Makeba and Somikazi Alicia Ntambula v The StateCase No: 510/2002 (Unreported - SCA judgment delivered 30 May 2003)
  69. Nomsa Kanyoka and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 102/10, Case No. HC 135-8/10
  70. Nomsa Kanyoka and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/12, Case No. HCA 159-12/10, CRB 965-74/08
  71. Nong and Masingi v The State(787/2021) [2024] ZASCA 25 (20 March 2024)
  72. Nongerayi Freeman v The StateHB 123/22, HCB 111/22, XREF HCA 07/22, CRB BYO R 268-69/21
  73. Nongogo v The State(Case no 852/20) [2021] ZASCA 166 (03 December 2021)
  74. Norest Chikowore v The StateHH 539-16, CON 94/16, REF CASE BNR 54/16
  75. Norest Chikudza v The StateHH 606-22, CON 211/22, CHVP C 201/14
  76. Norman Bvekwa v The StateHH 495-21, CA 189/18 (Ref Case CRB Hre P 11178/17)
  77. Norman Dlepu v The State(567/06) [2007] ZASCA 81
  78. Norman Gandidzanwa v The StateHH 141-19, CA 186/17, CRB R 106/17
  79. Norman Gandidzanwa v The StateHH 509-21, CA 188/17, CRB HRE R 106/17
  80. Norman Mapfumo v The StateHH 63-2008, Case No B923/08
  81. Norman Putsayi v The StateHH 404/15, CRB NO. B311/15
  82. Norton Town Council v The State and OthersHH 497-21, HC 8147/19, Ref 294/96/19
  83. N P Nonyane v The State(256/05) [2006] ZASCA 23
  84. NS v The State(20642/2014) [2015] ZASCA 139 (30 September 2015)
  85. Ntabiso Ncube v The StateHB 203/21; HCB 297/21
  86. Ntaka v The State(469/2007) [2008] ZASCA 30
  87. Nthabalala v The State(829/13) [2014] ZASCA 28 (28 March 2014)
  88. Ntombizodwa Tshuma v The StateJudgment No. HB113/14, Case No. HCA 459/13
  89. Ntuli v The State(128/2023) [2025] ZASCA 114 (30 July 2025)
  90. Ntuthuzelo Nokhokhoba and Sandile Ntshetshe v The StateCC 28/2024 (ECM)
  91. Nurullah Mia v The State(604/08) [2009] ZASCA 47 (22 May 2009)
  92. Nxumalo v The State(450/2008) [2009] ZASCA 113 (23 September 2009)
  93. Nyabo v The State(327/07) [2008] ZASCA 150 (27 November 2008)
  94. Nyadzani Samuel Mudau v The State(547/13) [2014] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2014)
  95. Nyaradzo Magwenzi v The StateHH 612-14; CA 1137/13; Ref XRB 290/13
  96. Nyasha Mungwashu v The StateHMT 57-19; CA 17/19
  97. Nyasha Ngwerume v The StateHH 153-19, CON 264/18
  98. Nzima Moyo v The StateHB 58/10, Case No. HCA 282/07
  99. Nzimande v The State(600/09) [2010] ZASCA 80
  100. Obadiah Mangisi v The StateCA 84-19, CRB MSVR 117-19, HMA 41-20
  101. Obert Nyahuna v The StateHH80-14, CA751/13
  102. Obert Tafadzwa Charamba v StateHH 429-21, CA 990/15
  103. Obvious Mlauzi v The StateHB 378/17, HCB 184/17
  104. Okah v S(19/2014) [2016] ZASCA 155 (3 October 2016)
  105. Olex Mamoche v The StateHH 80-15, CA 573/12, CRB 604/12
  106. Olga Carlos Joao Bacar v The StateHH 104-15, CA 370/13 Ref CRB 6679/12
  107. Oliver Kandiyado v The StateHMT 35-19; CA 15/18
  108. Omega Manjera v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 71/98, Crim. Appeal No. 834/97
  109. Onbert Mapfumo v The StateHH 431-21, CA 438/17
  110. Osten Machingambi v The StateHH 134-2004, CA 230/04
  111. Oswald Dissel v The State(598/2006) [2007] ZASCA 125
  112. Oswell Ndoro v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 17 AND 24 MAY AND 19 DECEMBER 2012
  113. Otto Chaitezvi v The StateHH 97/21, CA 264/19
  114. Oupa Stanley Maphanga v The State(607/2017) [2018] ZASCA 120
  115. Owen Chris Ngwenya v The StateHH 658-22, B1111/22, CRB MTK 893/22
  116. Owen Floyd Appels v The State(303/07) [2007] ZASCA 151
  117. Owen Maseko v The State; Pishai Muchauraya v The StateCCZ 11/2016; Const. Application No. CCZ 60/11 & CCZ 63/11
  118. Owen Munodeyi v The StateJudgment No. HC 157/13, Case No. HCA 204/12
  119. Panashe Alitabu v The StateHCC 67/25; HCCR 1482/24; X REF-CHN CD 178/23
  120. Papa Moses Mafaladiso and Others v The StateSaaknommer 13/2002 (Supreme Court of Appeal) - unreported but marked as RAPPORTEERBAAR
  121. Pardington Koti and Khulekani Robertson Koti v The StateJudgment No. HB 181/12, Case No. HCB 149/12 & 150/12
  122. Pardon Bodzo v The StateHH 388-18, CA 53/17
  123. Pardon Musarurwa v The StateHH 457-13, CA 439/13
  124. Partson Goreraza v The StateHH251-13, B627/2013, CRB R998/2012
  125. Pasca Chipinda v The StateHH 426-25; HCHCR 2761/25
  126. Patrice Somueni v The StateHMA 70-21; B 421-21; CRB KK 143-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 6 December 2021)
  127. Patricia Munyengeri v The StateHH 545-22; HACC (A) 5/22
  128. Patricia Sarewa v The StateHH 468-14, CRB B 869/14
  129. Patrick Langeveldt v The State(453/07) [2008] ZASCA 81 (2 June 2008)
  130. Patrick Madhume v The StateHH 03-15, CRB 109/14
  131. Patrick Nhamo Njanike v The StateHH 306-15, CA 461/14, CRB MS 270/14
  132. Patrick Nyemba v The StateJudgment No. HB 165/13, Case No. HCA 21/13
  133. Patrick Savanhu v The StateHH 191-22, CA 549/20
  134. Patrick Vusimuzi Ncgobo v The State(1344/2016) [2018] ZASCA 06 (23 February 2018)
  135. Patson Nyamande and Dean W Bwanawasa v The StateHH 310-19, B 223/19
  136. Pauline Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 132/12, Case No. HCA 22/10
  137. Pearson Kadzviti v The StateHH 322-22, CA 44/21, CRB HRE P 7763/14
  138. Pedzisai Musumhiri v The StateHH 404-14, B 812/14
  139. Pepukai Chikono v The StateJudgment No. HB 178/13, Case No. 287/10
  140. Pesanai Madzinga v The StateJudgment No. HB 160/12, Case No. HCB 160/12, Xref No. HCA 208/12
  141. Peter Danger Konzo v The StateHH 233-15, CA 674/12, CRB 791/12
  142. Peter Johannes Cloete v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 72/98, Crim. Appeal No. 832/97
  143. Peter Mashudu Nevilimadi v The State(545/13) [2014] ZASCA 41 (31 March 2014)
  144. Peter Michael Hitschmann v The StateHH 54-2006; CRB B319/06
  145. Peter Moyo v The StateHB 55/22; HCB 441/21
  146. Peter Nsindane v The StateHB 161/17, HCA 04/15
  147. Petersen v The State(Case no 295/2021) [2023] ZASCA 26 (16 March 2023)
  148. Peter William Thomas v The StateHH 70-02, CA 44/2000
  149. Petronella Kagonye v The StateHH 714-22; HACC(A) 6/22
  150. Petros Dumisane Jwara v The State(916/2013) [2015] ZASCA 33 (25 March 2015)
  151. Petrus Liebenberg v The StateCase No 156/03 (unreported)
  152. Petrus Themba Damgazela and Isaac Lingelile Mkhehlane v The State(633/09) [2010] ZASCA 69 (26 May 2010)
  153. Pfungwa Mamvura v The StateSC 22/05 (Criminal Appeal No. 127/03)
  154. Phakane v The State(CCT 61/16) [2017] ZACC 44
  155. Phatisani Nkala v The StateJudgment No. HB 235/12, Case No. HCA 316/12
  156. Phenyo Sethosa v The State(679/2023) [2024] ZASCA 172 (12 December 2024)
  157. Phephisani Mhlaba v The StateHH 650-15, CRB No. B608/15
  158. Philimon Mugijima v The StateHH 459-22, CA 313/19, CON 70/19, CRB MUR 43/17
  159. Philip Ndlovu v The StateHB 67/20, HCB 77/20
  160. Phillip Bezuidenhout v The StateSC 122/02 (Zimbabwe)
  161. Phillip Murwira v The StateHH 263-15, CA 1067/13, CRB 466/13
  162. Phithela Mapule v The State(817/11) [2012] ZASCA 80 (30 May 2012)
  163. Phogole v The State(370/2023) [2024] ZASCA 54 (9 May 2025)
  164. Phumulani Sibanda and Others v The StateHB 82/19, HCA 151/19
  165. Phumulani Sibanda v The StateHB 266/21; HCB 377/21
  166. Pickson Sithole v The StateHH 216-15, CA 1432/13
  167. Pieter Cornelius De Klerk v The State(718/2022) [2023] ZASCA 172 (05 December 2023)
  168. Pieter Doorewaard and Another v The State(908/2019) [2020] ZASCA 155 (27 November 2020)
  169. Pieter Ettienne Jaftha v The State(687/2008) [2009] ZASCA 117 (25 September 2009)
  170. Pikirai Johannes v The StateHH 417-14, B755/14, Ref Case No. AGB758/14
  171. Pillay v The State(453/2015) [2016] ZASCA 26 (18 March 2016)
  172. Pillay v The State(570/11) [2012] ZASCA 43 (29 March 2012)
  173. Pisi Ndlovu (nee Nxumalo) v The StateJudgment No. HB 115/11, Case No. HCB 183/11
  174. Pistorius v The State(253/13) [2014] ZASCA 47 (01 April 2014)
  175. Pitty Mpofu and Samukelisiwe Mlilo v The StateCCZ 5/2016, Const. Application No CCZ 08/13
  176. Plekenpol v The State(772/2015) [2016] ZASCA 171 (24 November 2016)
  177. P N v The State(828/13) [2014] ZASCA 24
  178. Polite Weza v The StateHB 27/22, HCA 03/20
  179. POPCRU obo Tebogo Makhetle v Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council and OthersCase no: JR 1235/16
  180. Pretorius v The State(145/2008) [2008] ZASCA 132 (26 November 2008)
  181. Pretorius v The State(705/2019) [2020] ZASCA 47 (4 May 2020)
  182. Pride Maregere v The StateHH 385-22, CON 87/2022, CRB HRE R254/21
  183. Pride Masiyambiri v The StateHH 749-16, B 1052/16
  184. Prince Chokuwa and Charles Chokuwa v The StateHMA 53-20 CRB 06-07-20
  185. Prince Dube v The StateHCC51/25; HCCR518/25
  186. Prince Shiri v The StateHH 138-19, CON 18/19
  187. Prince Sibanda v The StateHB 168-18; HCB 110/18
  188. Prince Zvawanda v The State and Fadzai Mtombeni NOHH 457-17, HC 10244/14
  189. Prinsloo v The State(534/13) [2014] ZASCA 96 (15 July 2014)
  190. Professor Chiyangwa v The StateHB 37-16; HCA 131-14
  191. Prosecutor General v Christian Community Life Assurance (Private) Limited and OthersHH 356-22, CA 173/21, CRB R688-91/19
  192. Prosecutor General v Converging Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 546-21, CA 111/21, CRB R 635/19
  193. Prosecutor General v Israel Tangwena and Tonderai MuhochaHH 415/16, CA 239/15
  194. Prosecutor General Zimbabwe v Amos ChitungoHMT 7-22, CA 50/21 (Ref Case No. CRB MTS 515/20)
  195. Proviencer Ncube v The StateHB 136-17 (HCA 672-13)
  196. Qaphelani Sikhosana v The StateHB 215/20, HCB 277/20
  197. Qhubani Ncube v The StateHB 198/21; HCA 13/20
  198. Rabi Lucas v The StateHH 105-18, B 165/18
  199. Rabson Matimbire v The StateJudgment No. HB 129/12, Case No. HCA 35/11
  200. Radebe v S(726/12) [2013] ZASCA 31 (27 March 2013)