Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,853 cases — page 7 of 15.

  1. Ramdeo v Director of Public Prosecutions[2007] ZASCA 65
  2. Ramesa Johannes Rathebe v The State(1571/2024) [2025] ZASCA 73 (30 May 2025)
  3. Rammbuda v The State(156/14) [2014] ZASCA 146 (26 September 2014)
  4. Ramoba v The State(1301/2016) [2017] ZASCA 74 (1 June 2017)
  5. Ramokolo v The State(251/10) [2011] ZASCA 77
  6. Ramthal v The State(704/2023) [2024] ZASCA 124 (13 September 2024)
  7. Ramulifho v The State(413/12) [2012] ZASCA 202 (30 November 2012)
  8. Ranganai Samhembere v The StateHH 331-19, B 605/19
  9. Rantlai v The State(1178/2016) [2017] ZASCA 106 (13 September 2017)
  10. Raphael Madombwe v The StateHH 45-2002, CA 477/01
  11. Raphael Masuku and Sindiso Ncube and Mlobisi Evans Nyathi v The StateHB 114/21, HCA 27/18
  12. Rathumbu v S(369/11) [2012] ZASCA 51 (30 March 2012)
  13. Ravele v S(20079/14) [2014] ZASC 118 (19 September 2014)
  14. Raymond Daniel de Villiers v The State(996/2021) [2023] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2023)
  15. Raymond Gombedza v The StateHB 129/18; HCA 71/16
  16. Raymond Zikhali v The StateHB 163-17, HCA 155-16, XREF GWANDA 723-16
  17. Reason Chakumhara v The StateHH 700-14; CA 608/13; CRB NO. R245/10
  18. Reggies Nazare v The StateNot provided - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 8 November 2011
  19. Reginah Gwendoline Kgafela v The StateCase No 429/2002 (SCA)
  20. Reginald Mapika v Chairman of Police Service Commission and OthersJudgment No. HB 56/13, Case No. HCR 3245/12
  21. Regis Kamwaya v The StateHH 391-13, B 857/13
  22. Remember Moyo and Gilbert Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 26/2002, Case No. HCB 18/2002
  23. Reneal Allan Francis v The State(1301/2021) [2023] ZASCA 30 (28 March 2023)
  24. Renier Opperman and Dirk Johannes Opperman v The State(643/09) [2010] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2010)
  25. Reuben Heslop v The State(216/05) [2006] ZASCA 22
  26. Riba v The State(74/2009) [2009] ZASCA 111 (23 September 2009)
  27. Richard David Thompson v The StateHH 259-2010, CA 358/10
  28. Richard Ditshele Molimi and Mokgobe Ishmael Mashoeshoe v The State(249/05) [2006] ZASCA 38
  29. Richard Ditshele Molimi v The State(CCT 10/07) [2008] ZACC 2
  30. Richard Masendeke v The StateHH 577-21, CRB MTKP 545/20
  31. Richard Mokoena v The State(563/08) [2009] ZASCA 14 (19 March 2009)
  32. Richard Musurudzwa v The StateHH 369-19, CA 254/16, CRB R45/09
  33. Richman Sizwe Mlenze v The State(569/06) [2007] ZASCA 39
  34. Richmore Usayi v The StateHH 111/21, B1856/20, Ref Con 354/20, CRB R 845/15
  35. Ringirai Dhliwayo and Wellington Dube and Mcasiseli Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 120/12, Case No. HCB 92-94/12
  36. Robert Chingaona v The StateJudgment No S.C. 105/2002; Crim. Appeal No 207/2001
  37. Robert Chudu v The StateHB 214-17, HCA 227-15
  38. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateHH 231-14, B 346/14
  39. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateSC 78/2014 (Civil Appeal No. SC 349/14)
  40. Robert Mugwanda v The StateS.C. 19/2002; Civil Appeal No 215/2001
  41. Robert Timothy Ten Ten v The StateS.C.82/2001 (Crim. Appeal No. 206/2001)
  42. Robert Van Nell and Sam Bekker v The StateCCT 3/98
  43. Robson Chamunorwa Tevedzai v The StateHH 444-14, CA 249/13
  44. Rodrick Dube v T. Gwazemba N.O. and The StateJudgment No. HB 50/11, Case No. HCR 275/10
  45. Rodrick Madusise v The StateNot provided in judgment (Zimbabwean High Court, Harare, 17 and 21 August - year not specified)
  46. Rodwell Sibanda v The StateHB 158/22, HCB 161/22
  47. Roger Peterson and Adrian Quinton Hing v The StateSaaknommer: 374/99 (Hoogste Hof van Appèl)
  48. Roison Moyo & 3 Others v The StateSC 49/03 (Crim. Appeal No. 147/99)
  49. Rolston Pillay v The State(451/2022) [2023] ZASCA 113 (27 July 2023)
  50. Romeo Tapfuma v The StateHB 130-18, HCA 151/16
  51. Ronald Hamuzofi Makawa v The StateHB 197-17, HCA 10-17
  52. Ronald McLean v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 104/2000; Crim. Appeal No. 14/99; ZLR (56)
  53. Ronald Mugangavari v The StateHMA 69-20; CA 48-18
  54. Ronald Ngwerume and Ferris Sande v The StateHH 377-18, CA 584/15
  55. Ruby Charmaine Marais v The State(CCT 54/10) [2010] ZACC 16
  56. Rugnanan v The State(259/2018) [2020] ZASCA 166 (10 December 2020)
  57. Rungire Mudzongachiso and Clever Mudzongachiso v The StateHH 248-21, CA 302/20, CRB KBA 308/20 & 310/20
  58. Russel Wayne Labuschagne v The StateJudgment No. SC 21/03, Crim. Application No. 107/03
  59. Ryan Baglow v The State and Ignatius Mhere EsqHH 707-25; HCH 3303/22
  60. Sabelo Dan Cele v The State(681/2024) [2025] ZASCA 199 (19 December 2025)
  61. Said Mohammed v The State(605/10) [2011] ZASCA 98 (31 May 2011)
  62. Salatiel Moyo v The StateHB 211-16, HCA 99-14
  63. Salzmann: Siegfried Ernst v The State(755/18) [2019] ZASCA 145 (13 November 2019)
  64. SA Metal & Machinery Co (Pty) Ltd v The State(398/09) [2010] ZASCA 81 (28 May 2010)
  65. Sam Musonda v The StateHH371-13, B844-13
  66. Sam Ndlovu v The StateCase number: 75/2002
  67. Samson Abel v The StateHCC 65/25, HCCR 371/25, CHNR 60/23
  68. Samson Mawela Mudau v The State(764/12) [2012] ZASCA 56 (9 May 2013)
  69. Samson Mutero v The StateSC 53/18; Civil Appeal No SC 340/15
  70. Samson Shonisani Ralukukwe v The State(98/05) [2006] ZASCA 64
  71. Sam Togarepi v The StateHB 155/16; HCA 496A/12
  72. Samuel Chinhovo v The StateHH 682-14, CA 1110/13
  73. Samuel Mawake Matlare v Die StaatSaaknommer: 441/2003
  74. Samuel Munyaradzi Chaguta v The StateJudgment No. HB 59/10, Case No. HCA 48/09, CRB No. 1256/09
  75. Samuel Muunganirwa v The StateHB 46/11, Case No. HC 997/10
  76. Samuels v The State(262/03) [2010] ZASCA 113 (22 September 2010)
  77. Sanele Zondo v The State(541/11) [2012] ZASCA 27 (28 March 2012)
  78. Sarudzai Harry v The StateHH 36-22, CA 733/19
  79. Savoi and Others v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Another[2014] ZACC 5
  80. Scagell and Others v Attorney-General of the Western Cape and OthersCCT 42/95
  81. Schabir Shaik and Others v The State(CCT 86/06) [2008] ZACC 7
  82. Seedat v S(731/2015) [2016] ZASCA 153 (03 October 2016)
  83. Seedat Yunus Fakir Ibrahim v The StateHH 294-15
  84. Sekoala v The State(579/2022) [2024] ZASCA 18 (21 February 2024)
  85. Selli v The State(220/15) [2015] ZASCA 173 (26 November 2015)
  86. Seyisi v The State(117/12) [2012] ZASCA 144 (28 September 2012)
  87. Shadreck Mbedzi v The StateJudgment No. HB 81/11, Case No. HCA 113/08, CRB B 243/08
  88. Shadreck Ndhlovu Chiduza Matare v The StateHH 07-14, B467/13
  89. Shamdutt Singh and Others v The State(862/2015) [2016] ZASCA 37
  90. Shame Mazhambe v The StateHH 694-15, B583/15
  91. Shamiel Eyssen v The State(746/2007) [2008] ZASCA 97 (17 September 2008)
  92. Shane Jaipal v The StateCase number 593/02
  93. Shane Raymond Warth v The StateHH 180-2022, CA 218/19
  94. Shange v S(613/2016) [2017] ZASCA 51 (2 May 2017)
  95. Shantel Rusike v The StateCCZ 17/2017 (Const. Application No. CCZ 121/13)
  96. Shaoling Chen v The StateHH 69-15, CA 59/14, CRB 11055/13
  97. Shareck Mashavira v The StateHMA 51-20; CRB MSVP 2541-20
  98. Shaun Packereysammy v The StateCase No: 048/2003
  99. Shawn Palmer v The State(599/2016) [2017] ZASCA 107 (13 September 2017)
  100. Shellington Dumbura v Mishech Muhwehwesa and Simbarashe SigxosaHH 80-2009, HC 4532/08
  101. Shelter Chimusaru v The StateHH 455/17, CA 702/13
  102. Shepherd Kasema v The StateJudgment No S.C.110/2002, Crim. Appeal No 237/2001
  103. Shepherd Masiye v The StateJudgment No. HB 40/12, Case No. HCB 02/12
  104. Shepherd Mugomeza and 15 Others v The StateHMA 30-22 (Ref B 135-22)
  105. Shephered Tavaruva and Mukoko Chingwe v The StateHH 328-15, CA 322/13, REF CASE CRB MS 208-9/13
  106. Sheryl Cwele & Frank Nabolisa v The State(671/11) [2012] ZASCA 155
  107. Shilakwe v The State(614/10) [2011] ZASCA 104 (1 June 2011)
  108. Shoko Lovemore v The StateHH 359-15, B 28/15
  109. Shole v The State(20716/2014) [2014] ZASCA 123 (17 September 2015)
  110. Shonhayi Mamukwa v The StateJudgment No. 87/06, Civil Appeal No. 120/06, ZLR (73)
  111. Shubane v The State(073/14) [2014] ZASCA 148 (26 September 2014)
  112. Sibangani Dube v The StateHB 206/18; HCB 130/18
  113. Sibanyoni v The State(951/2019) [2020] ZASCA 93 (18 August 2020)
  114. Sibusisiwe Mhlanga v Magistrate Dzira N.O and The StateHB 111/22, HC 401/22
  115. Sikhangezile Dube and Others v The StateHB 12/26; HCBCR 4869/24
  116. Sikhipha v State(262/05) [2006] ZASCA 71
  117. Silas Chinaka v The StateHCMTJ 34-25; HCMTCR 954/25
  118. Silent Gwangwadza v The StateHH 284/16, CA 966/13
  119. Simbarashe Chaunoita v The StateHB 32/19; HC 2768/18
  120. Simbarashe Gibson v The StateHH 64-13, CA 832/11
  121. Simbarashe Gwashavanhu v The StateHH 612-19, B 1138/19
  122. Simbarashe Mutsindiri v The StateHH 512-21, CA 507/20, CRB R63/20
  123. Simbarashe Tiyanani v The StateHH 832-16; B1374/16; CRB 14968/16
  124. Simon Chapuka v The StateHH 267-26; HCHCR 5165/25
  125. Simon Dube and Others v The StateHB 342-16, HCA 74-77-15
  126. Simon Korera and Loran Chasaya v The StateHMT 70-19; CA 63/19
  127. Simon Michael Mvuto v The StateHB 114-18, HCA 188/18, CRB HWANGE 193/13
  128. Simon Mudzingwa Taranhike v The StateHH 847-19; B1990/19
  129. Simon Prophet v National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase number: 502/04
  130. Simon Prophet v The National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase CCT 56/05 (Constitutional Court, judgment delivered 29 September 2006)
  131. Simpson Mutize v The StateHH 394-19, CA 1023/15
  132. Sinanzweyinkosi Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. HB 120/14, Case No. HCA 146/09
  133. Sindane v The State(510/10) [2010] ZASCA 157
  134. Sindiso Sibanda and Nqobani Mhlanga v The StateJudgment No. HB 175/12, Case No. HCA 115-16/11
  135. Sindiso Tapiwa Makalima v The StateJudgment No. HB 130/10, Case No. HC HCA 167/06
  136. Sinethemba Ntlanyeni v The State(015/2016) [2016] ZASCA 3 (25 February 2016)
  137. Singh v National Director of Public Prosecutions(268/06) [2007] ZASCA 82
  138. Siphelele Goodman Nene v The State(466/2021) [2022] ZASCA 120 (5 September 2022)
  139. Sipho Bonginkosi Msane and Robert Lijuvwani Kone v The State(96/2008) [2008] ZASCA 118
  140. Sipho Shongwe v The StateCase CCT 45/02
  141. Sipho Ximba v The State(1171/18) [2019] ZASCA 111 (16 September 2019)
  142. Sithabile Ndebele v The StateJudgment No. HB 163/13, Case No. CRBNK 209/12
  143. Sithabile Tshuma v The StateJudgment No. SC 52/03, Civil Appeal No. 183/95
  144. Sithembiso Ncube v The StateHB 39-18; HCA 95-16; XREF INYATHI 140/16
  145. Sithembiso Xolani Kimberley and Another v The StateCase No. 519/2004
  146. Sithole Last v The StateHH 414-15, B173/15
  147. Sithole v The State(604/12) [2013] ZASCA 55 (04 April 2013)
  148. Siviwe Mtshoniswa v The StateCase No. CC 1/2025 (unreported)
  149. Siyabonga Ngcobo v The State(115/2024) [2025] ZASCA 12 (12 February 2025)
  150. Siyabulela Gagu and Zamikhaya Matyhila v The State(416/04) [2006] ZASCA 5
  151. Skhumbuzo Jerome Mthembu v The State(CCT 115/09) [2010] ZACC 8
  152. Smart Dube v The StateJudgment No. HB 53/14, Case No. HCB 107/14
  153. Smart Kosamu v The StateHH 59-2004, Crim. (A) 274/03
  154. Smith v S(475/10) [2011] ZASCA 15 (15 March 2011)
  155. Smit v The State(1256/2022) [2023] ZASCA 154 (17 November 2023)
  156. S Nyathi v The StateCase Number: 448/04
  157. Sonzulu Nombulelo Aletta v The State2024/A36 (High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  158. Soul Ndonga v The StateHB 49/21; HCB 377/20; XREF HCA 89/20; CRB REG 146/20
  159. South African Police Service v POPCRU obo KD MmatliCase no: JA 39/2019
  160. Square Zondo v The StateHB 210-17, HCA 17-16, XREF MBER 61-16
  161. Staggie v The State(38/10) [2011] ZASCA 88 (27 May 2011)
  162. Stanford Madzingarutsva v The StateHH 656-19, CON 310/18
  163. Stanislaus Nyambuya and Goliath Fitizalimba v The StateHH 308-16, CA 421/13, Ref Case No. 7924-5/12
  164. State v Abel MapakoHH (2012) (unreported - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 13 January 2012)
  165. State v Accident Mashumba and OthersHH248-18
  166. State v Advance Advocate MhunguHMA 09-16; CRB MW 244/16
  167. State v Arnold JeriHH 516-17, CRB 40/17
  168. State v Beulah Emma ZisengweHH 303-16, CRB 15/12
  169. State v Bhekimpilo NdebeleJudgment No. HB 160/13, Case No. HCAR 2020/13
  170. State v Bigknows WairosiHH 29-11, CRB 230/09
  171. State v Brian MasukuHH 106-15, CRB No. B467/14
  172. State v Brighton Mwadhana MureyaHMT 1-22; CRB 32/21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Mutare, 14 January 2022)
  173. State v Brown(681/2013) [2014] ZASCA 217
  174. State v Casper Chikanga and Mavhurambudzi EdsonHH 233-22, CRB No. MTD 947-48/21
  175. State v Cecilia MutemiHH 729/16, CRB 161/16
  176. State v Chrispen Garikai ChisambaHMT 68-21; CRB 36/21
  177. State v Consider MandavaHH 635-25, HCHCR 5366/25
  178. State v Cudwell NdegaHMT 54-21; CRB 31/21
  179. State v Darlington ChingwangwaHH361-13, CBR 24/12
  180. State v David Munetsi and OthersHMT 65-21; CRB 07/21
  181. State v Doubt Mncedisi NkomoHB 134/22, HCAR 995/22, XREF CRB PT 198/22
  182. State v Elton MakazaHMT 5-20; CRB 36-20
  183. State v Emmanuel UsaiwevhuHH 296-19, CRB MRDP 584/19
  184. State v Energy Baisai alias Energy ChipindaHMT 6-22; CRB 10/22
  185. State v Ernest ChezitaHH 427-17, CRB No. SHM 612/17
  186. State versus Beneta BhunuHMT 51-21; CRB 02/21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Mutare)
  187. State versus Daniel JimHMA 18/18, CRB CHR 3/18
  188. State versus Elliot RewuHH 231-22, CRB 126/19
  189. State versus Humphrey MazaniHH 278-22, CRB 38/21
  190. State versus Mlabeli SibandaJudgment No. 54/11, Case No. 101/09
  191. State versus Ningisai WakeniHH-15-18, CRB 103/17
  192. State versus Panganai MutinhimaHH 16/18, CRB 96/17
  193. State versus Pritchard ZimondiHH 179-15, CRB 184/12
  194. State versus Stephen SibangeHH 78-15, CRB 37/12
  195. State versus Takundwa GwatidzoHH 320-25; HCH CR 5934/24
  196. State v Farai Mutuda and Ernest Mbokoma and Brighton Jabulani MunjanjaHH 26-2005, CRB R 1083-5/2004
  197. State v Florence NyatiHH 327/15; CRB 161/12
  198. State v Foswake Onias SumasumoHB 166/21, HCAR 72/21, XREF CRB GKP 1110/20
  199. State v Frederick Thembinkosi Chunga and Patricia TemboHH 265-15, CRB 108/13
  200. State v George MasenduHH 647-25; HCHCR 5341/25