Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,888 cases — page 7 of 15.

  1. POPCRU obo Tebogo Makhetle v Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council and OthersCase no: JR 1235/16
  2. Pretorius v The State(145/2008) [2008] ZASCA 132 (26 November 2008)
  3. Pretorius v The State(705/2019) [2020] ZASCA 47 (4 May 2020)
  4. Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act, 2023Act No. 16 of 2023, Government Gazette No. 50652, 14 May 2024
  5. Pride Maregere v The StateHH 385-22, CON 87/2022, CRB HRE R254/21
  6. Pride Masiyambiri v The StateHH 749-16, B 1052/16
  7. Prince Chokuwa and Charles Chokuwa v The StateHMA 53-20 CRB 06-07-20
  8. Prince Dube v The StateHCC51/25; HCCR518/25
  9. Prince Shiri v The StateHH 138-19, CON 18/19
  10. Prince Sibanda v The StateHB 168-18; HCB 110/18
  11. Prince Zvawanda v The State and Fadzai Mtombeni NOHH 457-17, HC 10244/14
  12. Prinsloo v The State(534/13) [2014] ZASCA 96 (15 July 2014)
  13. Professor Chiyangwa v The StateHB 37-16; HCA 131-14
  14. Prosecutor General v Christian Community Life Assurance (Private) Limited and OthersHH 356-22, CA 173/21, CRB R688-91/19
  15. Prosecutor General v Converging Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 546-21, CA 111/21, CRB R 635/19
  16. Prosecutor General v Israel Tangwena and Tonderai MuhochaHH 415/16, CA 239/15
  17. Prosecutor General Zimbabwe v Amos ChitungoHMT 7-22, CA 50/21 (Ref Case No. CRB MTS 515/20)
  18. Proviencer Ncube v The StateHB 136-17 (HCA 672-13)
  19. Qaphelani Sikhosana v The StateHB 215/20, HCB 277/20
  20. Qhubani Ncube v The StateHB 198/21; HCA 13/20
  21. Rabi Lucas v The StateHH 105-18, B 165/18
  22. Rabson Matimbire v The StateJudgment No. HB 129/12, Case No. HCA 35/11
  23. Radebe v S(726/12) [2013] ZASCA 31 (27 March 2013)
  24. Rajah and Another v S[2024] ZAWCHC 260
  25. Ramdeo v Director of Public Prosecutions[2007] ZASCA 65
  26. Ramesa Johannes Rathebe v The State(1571/2024) [2025] ZASCA 73 (30 May 2025)
  27. Rammbuda v The State(156/14) [2014] ZASCA 146 (26 September 2014)
  28. Ramoba v The State(1301/2016) [2017] ZASCA 74 (1 June 2017)
  29. Ramokolo v The State(251/10) [2011] ZASCA 77
  30. Ramthal v The State(704/2023) [2024] ZASCA 124 (13 September 2024)
  31. Ramulifho v The State(413/12) [2012] ZASCA 202 (30 November 2012)
  32. Ranganai Samhembere v The StateHH 331-19, B 605/19
  33. Rantlai v The State(1178/2016) [2017] ZASCA 106 (13 September 2017)
  34. Raphael Madombwe v The StateHH 45-2002, CA 477/01
  35. Raphael Masuku and Sindiso Ncube and Mlobisi Evans Nyathi v The StateHB 114/21, HCA 27/18
  36. Rathumbu v S(369/11) [2012] ZASCA 51 (30 March 2012)
  37. Ravele v S(20079/14) [2014] ZASC 118 (19 September 2014)
  38. Raymond Daniel de Villiers v The State(996/2021) [2023] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2023)
  39. Raymond Gombedza v The StateHB 129/18; HCA 71/16
  40. Raymond Zikhali v The StateHB 163-17, HCA 155-16, XREF GWANDA 723-16
  41. Reason Chakumhara v The StateHH 700-14; CA 608/13; CRB NO. R245/10
  42. Reggies Nazare v The StateNot provided - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 8 November 2011
  43. Reginah Gwendoline Kgafela v The StateCase No 429/2002 (SCA)
  44. Reginald Mapika v Chairman of Police Service Commission and OthersJudgment No. HB 56/13, Case No. HCR 3245/12
  45. Regis Kamwaya v The StateHH 391-13, B 857/13
  46. Remember Moyo and Gilbert Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 26/2002, Case No. HCB 18/2002
  47. Reneal Allan Francis v The State(1301/2021) [2023] ZASCA 30 (28 March 2023)
  48. Renier Opperman and Dirk Johannes Opperman v The State(643/09) [2010] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2010)
  49. Reuben Heslop v The State(216/05) [2006] ZASCA 22
  50. Riba v The State(74/2009) [2009] ZASCA 111 (23 September 2009)
  51. Richard David Thompson v The StateHH 259-2010, CA 358/10
  52. Richard Ditshele Molimi and Mokgobe Ishmael Mashoeshoe v The State(249/05) [2006] ZASCA 38
  53. Richard Ditshele Molimi v The State(CCT 10/07) [2008] ZACC 2
  54. Richard Masendeke v The StateHH 577-21, CRB MTKP 545/20
  55. Richard Mokoena v The State(563/08) [2009] ZASCA 14 (19 March 2009)
  56. Richard Musurudzwa v The StateHH 369-19, CA 254/16, CRB R45/09
  57. Richman Sizwe Mlenze v The State(569/06) [2007] ZASCA 39
  58. Richmore Usayi v The StateHH 111/21, B1856/20, Ref Con 354/20, CRB R 845/15
  59. Ringirai Dhliwayo and Wellington Dube and Mcasiseli Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 120/12, Case No. HCB 92-94/12
  60. Robert Chingaona v The StateJudgment No S.C. 105/2002; Crim. Appeal No 207/2001
  61. Robert Chudu v The StateHB 214-17, HCA 227-15
  62. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateHH 231-14, B 346/14
  63. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateSC 78/2014 (Civil Appeal No. SC 349/14)
  64. Robert Mugwanda v The StateS.C. 19/2002; Civil Appeal No 215/2001
  65. Robert Timothy Ten Ten v The StateS.C.82/2001 (Crim. Appeal No. 206/2001)
  66. Robert Van Nell and Sam Bekker v The StateCCT 3/98
  67. Robson Chamunorwa Tevedzai v The StateHH 444-14, CA 249/13
  68. Rodrick Dube v T. Gwazemba N.O. and The StateJudgment No. HB 50/11, Case No. HCR 275/10
  69. Rodrick Madusise v The StateNot provided in judgment (Zimbabwean High Court, Harare, 17 and 21 August - year not specified)
  70. Rodwell Sibanda v The StateHB 158/22, HCB 161/22
  71. Roger Peterson and Adrian Quinton Hing v The StateSaaknommer: 374/99 (Hoogste Hof van Appèl)
  72. Roison Moyo & 3 Others v The StateSC 49/03 (Crim. Appeal No. 147/99)
  73. Rolston Pillay v The State(451/2022) [2023] ZASCA 113 (27 July 2023)
  74. Romeo Tapfuma v The StateHB 130-18, HCA 151/16
  75. Ronald Hamuzofi Makawa v The StateHB 197-17, HCA 10-17
  76. Ronald McLean v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 104/2000; Crim. Appeal No. 14/99; ZLR (56)
  77. Ronald Mugangavari v The StateHMA 69-20; CA 48-18
  78. Ronald Ngwerume and Ferris Sande v The StateHH 377-18, CA 584/15
  79. Ruby Charmaine Marais v The State(CCT 54/10) [2010] ZACC 16
  80. Rugnanan v The State(259/2018) [2020] ZASCA 166 (10 December 2020)
  81. Rungire Mudzongachiso and Clever Mudzongachiso v The StateHH 248-21, CA 302/20, CRB KBA 308/20 & 310/20
  82. Russel Wayne Labuschagne v The StateJudgment No. SC 21/03, Crim. Application No. 107/03
  83. Ryan Baglow v The State and Ignatius Mhere EsqHH 707-25; HCH 3303/22
  84. Sabelo Dan Cele v The State(681/2024) [2025] ZASCA 199 (19 December 2025)
  85. Said Mohammed v The State(605/10) [2011] ZASCA 98 (31 May 2011)
  86. Salatiel Moyo v The StateHB 211-16, HCA 99-14
  87. Salzmann: Siegfried Ernst v The State(755/18) [2019] ZASCA 145 (13 November 2019)
  88. SA Metal & Machinery Co (Pty) Ltd v The State(398/09) [2010] ZASCA 81 (28 May 2010)
  89. Sam Musonda v The StateHH371-13, B844-13
  90. Sam Ndlovu v The StateCase number: 75/2002
  91. Samson Abel v The StateHCC 65/25, HCCR 371/25, CHNR 60/23
  92. Samson Mawela Mudau v The State(764/12) [2012] ZASCA 56 (9 May 2013)
  93. Samson Mutero v The StateSC 53/18; Civil Appeal No SC 340/15
  94. Samson Shonisani Ralukukwe v The State(98/05) [2006] ZASCA 64
  95. Sam Togarepi v The StateHB 155/16; HCA 496A/12
  96. Samuel Chinhovo v The StateHH 682-14, CA 1110/13
  97. Samuel Mawake Matlare v Die StaatSaaknommer: 441/2003
  98. Samuel Munyaradzi Chaguta v The StateJudgment No. HB 59/10, Case No. HCA 48/09, CRB No. 1256/09
  99. Samuel Muunganirwa v The StateHB 46/11, Case No. HC 997/10
  100. Samuels and Another v S[2024] ZAWCHC 197
  101. Samuels v The State(262/03) [2010] ZASCA 113 (22 September 2010)
  102. Sanele Zondo v The State(541/11) [2012] ZASCA 27 (28 March 2012)
  103. Sarudzai Harry v The StateHH 36-22, CA 733/19
  104. Savoi and Others v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Another[2014] ZACC 5
  105. Scagell and Others v Attorney-General of the Western Cape and OthersCCT 42/95
  106. Schabir Shaik and Others v The State(CCT 86/06) [2008] ZACC 7
  107. Seedat v S(731/2015) [2016] ZASCA 153 (03 October 2016)
  108. Seedat Yunus Fakir Ibrahim v The StateHH 294-15
  109. Sekoala v The State(579/2022) [2024] ZASCA 18 (21 February 2024)
  110. Selli v The State(220/15) [2015] ZASCA 173 (26 November 2015)
  111. Seyisi v The State(117/12) [2012] ZASCA 144 (28 September 2012)
  112. Shadreck Mbedzi v The StateJudgment No. HB 81/11, Case No. HCA 113/08, CRB B 243/08
  113. Shadreck Ndhlovu Chiduza Matare v The StateHH 07-14, B467/13
  114. Shamdutt Singh and Others v The State(862/2015) [2016] ZASCA 37
  115. Shame Mazhambe v The StateHH 694-15, B583/15
  116. Shamiel Eyssen v The State(746/2007) [2008] ZASCA 97 (17 September 2008)
  117. Shane Jaipal v The StateCase number 593/02
  118. Shane Raymond Warth v The StateHH 180-2022, CA 218/19
  119. Shange v S(613/2016) [2017] ZASCA 51 (2 May 2017)
  120. Shantel Rusike v The StateCCZ 17/2017 (Const. Application No. CCZ 121/13)
  121. Shaoling Chen v The StateHH 69-15, CA 59/14, CRB 11055/13
  122. Shareck Mashavira v The StateHMA 51-20; CRB MSVP 2541-20
  123. Shaun Packereysammy v The StateCase No: 048/2003
  124. Shawn Palmer v The State(599/2016) [2017] ZASCA 107 (13 September 2017)
  125. Shellington Dumbura v Mishech Muhwehwesa and Simbarashe SigxosaHH 80-2009, HC 4532/08
  126. Shelter Chimusaru v The StateHH 455/17, CA 702/13
  127. Shepherd Kasema v The StateJudgment No S.C.110/2002, Crim. Appeal No 237/2001
  128. Shepherd Masiye v The StateJudgment No. HB 40/12, Case No. HCB 02/12
  129. Shepherd Mugomeza and 15 Others v The StateHMA 30-22 (Ref B 135-22)
  130. Shephered Tavaruva and Mukoko Chingwe v The StateHH 328-15, CA 322/13, REF CASE CRB MS 208-9/13
  131. Sheryl Cwele & Frank Nabolisa v The State(671/11) [2012] ZASCA 155
  132. Shilakwe v The State(614/10) [2011] ZASCA 104 (1 June 2011)
  133. Shoko Lovemore v The StateHH 359-15, B 28/15
  134. Shole v The State(20716/2014) [2014] ZASCA 123 (17 September 2015)
  135. Shonhayi Mamukwa v The StateJudgment No. 87/06, Civil Appeal No. 120/06, ZLR (73)
  136. Shubane v The State(073/14) [2014] ZASCA 148 (26 September 2014)
  137. Sibangani Dube v The StateHB 206/18; HCB 130/18
  138. Sibanyoni v The State(951/2019) [2020] ZASCA 93 (18 August 2020)
  139. Sibusisiwe Mhlanga v Magistrate Dzira N.O and The StateHB 111/22, HC 401/22
  140. Sikhangezile Dube and Others v The StateHB 12/26; HCBCR 4869/24
  141. Sikhipha v State(262/05) [2006] ZASCA 71
  142. Silas Chinaka v The StateHCMTJ 34-25; HCMTCR 954/25
  143. Silent Gwangwadza v The StateHH 284/16, CA 966/13
  144. Simbarashe Chaunoita v The StateHB 32/19; HC 2768/18
  145. Simbarashe Gibson v The StateHH 64-13, CA 832/11
  146. Simbarashe Gwashavanhu v The StateHH 612-19, B 1138/19
  147. Simbarashe Mutsindiri v The StateHH 512-21, CA 507/20, CRB R63/20
  148. Simbarashe Tiyanani v The StateHH 832-16; B1374/16; CRB 14968/16
  149. Simon Chapuka v The StateHH 267-26; HCHCR 5165/25
  150. Simon Dube and Others v The StateHB 342-16, HCA 74-77-15
  151. Simon Korera and Loran Chasaya v The StateHMT 70-19; CA 63/19
  152. Simon Michael Mvuto v The StateHB 114-18, HCA 188/18, CRB HWANGE 193/13
  153. Simon Mudzingwa Taranhike v The StateHH 847-19; B1990/19
  154. Simon Prophet v National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase number: 502/04
  155. Simon Prophet v The National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase CCT 56/05 (Constitutional Court, judgment delivered 29 September 2006)
  156. Simpson Mutize v The StateHH 394-19, CA 1023/15
  157. Sinanzweyinkosi Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. HB 120/14, Case No. HCA 146/09
  158. Sindane v The State(510/10) [2010] ZASCA 157
  159. Sindiso Sibanda and Nqobani Mhlanga v The StateJudgment No. HB 175/12, Case No. HCA 115-16/11
  160. Sindiso Tapiwa Makalima v The StateJudgment No. HB 130/10, Case No. HC HCA 167/06
  161. Sinethemba Ntlanyeni v The State(015/2016) [2016] ZASCA 3 (25 February 2016)
  162. Singh v National Director of Public Prosecutions(268/06) [2007] ZASCA 82
  163. Siphelele Goodman Nene v The State(466/2021) [2022] ZASCA 120 (5 September 2022)
  164. Sipho Bonginkosi Msane and Robert Lijuvwani Kone v The State(96/2008) [2008] ZASCA 118
  165. Sipho Shongwe v The StateCase CCT 45/02
  166. Sipho Ximba v The State(1171/18) [2019] ZASCA 111 (16 September 2019)
  167. Sithabile Ndebele v The StateJudgment No. HB 163/13, Case No. CRBNK 209/12
  168. Sithabile Tshuma v The StateJudgment No. SC 52/03, Civil Appeal No. 183/95
  169. Sithembiso Ncube v The StateHB 39-18; HCA 95-16; XREF INYATHI 140/16
  170. Sithembiso Xolani Kimberley and Another v The StateCase No. 519/2004
  171. Sithole Last v The StateHH 414-15, B173/15
  172. Sithole v The State(604/12) [2013] ZASCA 55 (04 April 2013)
  173. Siviwe Mtshoniswa v The StateCase No. CC 1/2025 (unreported)
  174. Siyabonga Ngcobo v The State(115/2024) [2025] ZASCA 12 (12 February 2025)
  175. Siyabulela Gagu and Zamikhaya Matyhila v The State(416/04) [2006] ZASCA 5
  176. Skhumbuzo Jerome Mthembu v The State(CCT 115/09) [2010] ZACC 8
  177. Smart Dube v The StateJudgment No. HB 53/14, Case No. HCB 107/14
  178. Smart Kosamu v The StateHH 59-2004, Crim. (A) 274/03
  179. Smith v S(475/10) [2011] ZASCA 15 (15 March 2011)
  180. Smit v The State(1256/2022) [2023] ZASCA 154 (17 November 2023)
  181. S Nyathi v The StateCase Number: 448/04
  182. Sonzulu Nombulelo Aletta v The State2024/A36 (High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  183. Soul Ndonga v The StateHB 49/21; HCB 377/20; XREF HCA 89/20; CRB REG 146/20
  184. South African Police Service v POPCRU obo KD MmatliCase no: JA 39/2019
  185. Square Zondo v The StateHB 210-17, HCA 17-16, XREF MBER 61-16
  186. Staggie v The State(38/10) [2011] ZASCA 88 (27 May 2011)
  187. Stanford Madzingarutsva v The StateHH 656-19, CON 310/18
  188. Stanislaus Nyambuya and Goliath Fitizalimba v The StateHH 308-16, CA 421/13, Ref Case No. 7924-5/12
  189. State v Abel MapakoHH (2012) (unreported - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 13 January 2012)
  190. State v Accident Mashumba and OthersHH248-18
  191. State v Advance Advocate MhunguHMA 09-16; CRB MW 244/16
  192. State v Arnold JeriHH 516-17, CRB 40/17
  193. State v Beulah Emma ZisengweHH 303-16, CRB 15/12
  194. State v Bhekimpilo NdebeleJudgment No. HB 160/13, Case No. HCAR 2020/13
  195. State v Bigknows WairosiHH 29-11, CRB 230/09
  196. State v Brian MasukuHH 106-15, CRB No. B467/14
  197. State v Brighton Mwadhana MureyaHMT 1-22; CRB 32/21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Mutare, 14 January 2022)
  198. State v Brown(681/2013) [2014] ZASCA 217
  199. State v Casper Chikanga and Mavhurambudzi EdsonHH 233-22, CRB No. MTD 947-48/21
  200. State v Cecilia MutemiHH 729/16, CRB 161/16