Criminal Law cases

South African case law on Criminal Law, with full citations. 2,888 cases — page 8 of 15.

  1. State v Chrispen Garikai ChisambaHMT 68-21; CRB 36/21
  2. State v Consider MandavaHH 635-25, HCHCR 5366/25
  3. State v Cudwell NdegaHMT 54-21; CRB 31/21
  4. State v Darlington ChingwangwaHH361-13, CBR 24/12
  5. State v David Munetsi and OthersHMT 65-21; CRB 07/21
  6. State v Doubt Mncedisi NkomoHB 134/22, HCAR 995/22, XREF CRB PT 198/22
  7. State v Elton MakazaHMT 5-20; CRB 36-20
  8. State v Emmanuel UsaiwevhuHH 296-19, CRB MRDP 584/19
  9. State v Energy Baisai alias Energy ChipindaHMT 6-22; CRB 10/22
  10. State v Ernest ChezitaHH 427-17, CRB No. SHM 612/17
  11. State versus Beneta BhunuHMT 51-21; CRB 02/21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Mutare)
  12. State versus Daniel JimHMA 18/18, CRB CHR 3/18
  13. State versus Elliot RewuHH 231-22, CRB 126/19
  14. State versus Humphrey MazaniHH 278-22, CRB 38/21
  15. State versus Mlabeli SibandaJudgment No. 54/11, Case No. 101/09
  16. State versus Ningisai WakeniHH-15-18, CRB 103/17
  17. State versus Panganai MutinhimaHH 16/18, CRB 96/17
  18. State versus Pritchard ZimondiHH 179-15, CRB 184/12
  19. State versus Stephen SibangeHH 78-15, CRB 37/12
  20. State versus Takundwa GwatidzoHH 320-25; HCH CR 5934/24
  21. State v Farai Mutuda and Ernest Mbokoma and Brighton Jabulani MunjanjaHH 26-2005, CRB R 1083-5/2004
  22. State v Florence NyatiHH 327/15; CRB 161/12
  23. State v Foswake Onias SumasumoHB 166/21, HCAR 72/21, XREF CRB GKP 1110/20
  24. State v Frederick Thembinkosi Chunga and Patricia TemboHH 265-15, CRB 108/13
  25. State v George MasenduHH 647-25; HCHCR 5341/25
  26. State v Givemore MazambaniHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 28 November 2012 (unreported)
  27. State v Givemore NeteHH 468/16, CRB MRWP 838/16
  28. State v Grace BhizimoniHH 205-19, CRB C 290/18, Ref: 597/19
  29. State v Honest MatemaHH 295-21, CRB GMZ 1005/18
  30. State v Innocent JairoHH 700-16, CRB 150/16
  31. State v Innocent MangwiroHH 406-13, CRB 6449-12
  32. State v Innocent MarutaHH 123/22; CRB R473/21; Review 31/21
  33. State v Isaac MatsikaHH 464-17, CRB No. 55/17
  34. State v Iton KachepaHH 64-2006, CRB N16/06
  35. State v James Ackim and Lameck AckimHH 143-18, CRB 53-54/2011
  36. State v James ChishakweHH 17/18, CRB 104/17
  37. State v Johanis MukwenaHMA 03-19 CRB No CH 1766/18
  38. State v Joseph ChaniHigh Court of Zimbabwe, Mutare Trial, 7 July 2012 (unreported)
  39. State v Joseph JamboHH 239-22, CRB MTK 2069/21
  40. State v Kenneth KajokotoHH 32-2005, CRB 2610/2001
  41. State v Kudakwashe Taonangwere and Tafadzwa MusambaHH 44-2005, CRB 174-5/03
  42. State v Lawrence Pemhiwa and Russel Mashongedza and Ignatious NyamvuraHH 717-18, CRB CHG 193-5/18
  43. State v Lazarus DapiraHMT 61-21, CRB 26/21
  44. State v Madalitso RanchiHH 515-17, CRB 212/16
  45. State v Matyityi(695/09) [2010] ZASCA 127 (30 September 2010)
  46. State v Mauline RashamiraHH 963-15, CRB No. G412/15
  47. State v Mavinini(224/2008) [2008] ZASCA 166 (1 December 2008)
  48. State v Michael MadzandeHH 636-25, HCHCR 4482/25
  49. State v Mike MadzimbamutoHH 403-13, CRB 127/13
  50. State v Munyaradzi WirosiHMT 57-21; CRB 30/21
  51. State v Nemaramba Beaven SovenesHH 502-16, CRB 141/16
  52. State v Ngwenya ThamaluHH 331-17; CRB NTN 549/16
  53. State v Nkosiyabo Ngwenya and State v Kelvin NkawuHB 13/21, HCAR 1690/20
  54. State v Nompumelelo MpofuHB 21/11, Case No. HC 186/10
  55. State v Nyemudzai ChikunguruseHH 125/2004 (CRB 30/03)
  56. State v Okay MuuyaHH 481-16, CRB 148/16
  57. State v Pepukai RangaHH 583-16, CRB 84/12
  58. State v Peter ChitambweHH 370-25, CRB 4246/25
  59. State v Phanuel ChekereHH 114-2006, CRB N265/05
  60. State v Phillip GuvhuHMA 55/18; CRB ZK 496/18
  61. State v Prince ChifambaHH 433-17, CRB 65/17
  62. State v Prince Dylan Matore and Michael SimbeyeHH 62-18, CRB 130/11
  63. State v Prince NdlovuHB 136/22, HCAR 1691/20, XREF CRB PT 619/20
  64. State v Progress Musonganhande and Tapiwa MutenhaHH 200-22, CRB NO. 6528/22
  65. State v Qalani NcubeHB 131/22, HCAR 1066/22, XREF PT 242/22
  66. State v Rajabu Chitukula and Tapfuma Dube and Tafadzwa MudedeHB 174/11 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  67. State v Renias MasochaHMA 46-17, HC/CRB 59/17
  68. State v Romer(412/10) [2011] ZASCA 46 (30 March 2011)
  69. State v Ronald KanyowaHH 104-2010, CRB 195/09
  70. State v Saeed(432/05) [2006] ZASCA 43
  71. State v Sapakote InashoHH 359-17; CHTP 4201/16
  72. State v Shephard Mpofu and OthersHB 258/21, HCAR 2207/21, XREF CRB ENT 931-33/21
  73. State v Shoorai GwenziHMT 8-21, CRB 18/21
  74. State v Sikati Mark VengesaHH 185/16; CRB 94/15
  75. State v Sincewile GumbereHMT 60-21; CRB 08/21
  76. State v Steady BimhaCRB 397-19; HMA 42-20
  77. State v Stella TemboHH 332-19, CRB 111/18
  78. State v Tapiwa MadyambudziHH 333/17, CRB CHTP 4005/16
  79. State v Tatenda Revesai MusiiwaHH 349-17, CRB 33/17
  80. State v Tawanda GumboHH 219-11, CRB C201/10
  81. State v Tendai Kanyongo and Lovemore PawandiwaHH 87/2013, CRB 133/2011
  82. State v Thulani NcubeHB 20/11; Case No. HCAR 2251/10; X-Ref CRB WR 97/10
  83. State v Tichaona Dzotizei and OthersHH 56-22
  84. State v Timothy Omotoso and OthersCase No.: CC15/2018 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  85. State v Tora TokuraHH 322-21, CRB HRE 100/19
  86. State v Tsitsi MuuraHH 178-17, CRB No. KOT 307/15
  87. State v Vennah Taguta and Raster Last TagutaHMT 63-21; CRB 33/21
  88. State v Victor Tavonga and Others (Consolidated Review)HH 578-21, CRB NTN 331/21, CRB NTN 311/21, CRB NTN 333/21, CRB NTN 317/21
  89. State v Weston Jowo Mupfupi and Clive MunetsiHH 06-15, CRB MW 613/14, CRB J 162/14
  90. State v Wiridzanai KamutashuraHH 936-15, CRB MUT 415/14
  91. State v World Kera and Givemore Usai; State v Leonard Shoko and Learnmore MubazaniHH 425-22 (CRB MGJ 412-413/21; CRB KAR 1446-61/22)
  92. State v WZHH 848-19, CRB 95/19
  93. State v Zvioneso Chaira and Andrew Guduza and Gregory GuduzaHH 829-18, CRB NPA 12/17
  94. Stavros Koutandos and Mario Jorge Corredeira v The StateCase No 119/2001
  95. Stella Tholana v The StateJudgment No. HB 70/14, Case No. HCA 54/12, Xref No. CRB 584/11
  96. Stephen Chatukuta v The StateHH 531-25, HCHCR 2251/25
  97. Stephen Chikodza and Binda Sasila and Daniel Hanzi Makore v The StateHH 400-21
  98. Stephen Mapangisana v The StateHH 155-16, CRB 158/15
  99. Stephen Moyo and Peter Mananda Chihomvu v The StateJudgment No. HB 252/12, Case No. HCB 293-4/12
  100. Steven Govender and Others v The StateCase Number 254/03
  101. Steven Malcolm Musiker v The State(272/12) [2012] ZASCA 198
  102. Steven Musimike v The StateSC 104/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 57/20
  103. Steven Ofentse Dipholo v The State(094/2015) [2015] ZASCA 120 (16 September 2015)
  104. Stewart Donza v The StateHH 227-22 CON 61/21
  105. Stewart Magondo v The StateHH 145-15, CA 855/13, CRB 1487/13
  106. Stockil Grenvil Denzil v The StateHH 562-16, CRB 194/14, CA 200/15
  107. Stopforth v The Minister of Justice and Others; Veenendaal v The Minister of Justice and OthersCase Numbers 317/97 and 316/97 (SCA) [27 September 1999]
  108. Street v The State(164/08) [2008] ZASCA 133 (26 November 2008)
  109. Strydom v The State(20215/14) [2014] ZASCA 29 (23 March 2015)
  110. Sunnyboy Edward Saane v Susan R. Hulme NO (Acting-Magistrate, Johannesburg Magistrates Court) and Minister of JusticeCCT 33/00
  111. Susanna Magdalena Pienaar v The State(564/11) [2012] ZASCA 60 (2 April 2012)
  112. Susan Nay Wright v The StateCase No. 33/99 (SCA)
  113. S v [Accused] (Norton Magistrates' Court Matter)HH 58/18, CRB H 687/11
  114. S v Balfour(109/2006) [2008] ZASCA 116 (25 September 2008)
  115. S v Beja[2024] ZAWCHC 102
  116. S v Bhulwana and S v GwadisoCCT 12/95 and CCT 11/95
  117. S v B.L.2024 (1) SACR 537 (WCC)
  118. S v Blue Platinum 16 (Pty) Ltd and AnotherCase No. RN 126/2013
  119. S v Charzen(344/05) [2006] ZASCA 6
  120. S v Die Straat Trust as represented by Daniel Petrus Hugo JordaanCase Number: WSH3A647 (Regional Court for the Regional Division Western Cape, held at Worcester, 2017)
  121. S v Febbie Mukotodzi and Nyasha Jordan and Rodrick TichaonaHH 299-21 (CRB 2422/21, CRB 991/21, CRB 2281/21)
  122. S v H.L and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 66
  123. S v Jabulani John Ndlovu and OthersCASE NO: CC 90/2017 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Grahamstown)
  124. S v MalgasCase No: 117/2000
  125. S v Maphela[2024] ZAWCHC 67
  126. S v MaqamCase No. CC22/2025, unreported judgment of the High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Division: Mthatha), delivered on 8 August 2025
  127. S v Matome(565/11) [2012] ZASCA 14 (16 March 2012)
  128. S v Molaudzi[2014] ZACC 15
  129. S v Motloung(182/15) [2016] ZASCA 96 (2 June 2016)
  130. S v Tandwa(538/06) [2007] ZASCA 34
  131. S v Vunene Mining (Pty) LtdErmelo CAS 94/11/2010 (Regional Court for the Regional Division of Mpumalanga, Ermelo)
  132. S v Williams and Others[1995] ZACC 6; 1995 (3) SA 632 (CC); 1995 (7) BCLR 861 (CC)
  133. S v Zuma and Thales South Africa (Pty) LtdCase no: CCD30/2018 (KwaZulu-Natal Division, Pietermaritzburg)
  134. Swanvest 11 (Pty) Ltd v Western Cape Provincial Minister of Transport and Public Works2024 (2) SA 84 (WCHC)
  135. Sydney Magumise v The StateHH 677-19, CA 47/18
  136. Sydney Musikavanhu v The StateS.C. 208/98 (Crim. Appeal No. 10/98)
  137. Sydney Ndebele v The StateHB 24/18; HCA 56/17
  138. Taco Kuiper v The StateS.C. 140/99; Crim. Appeal No. 808/97
  139. Tafadwa Chimbwa v The StateHH 62-2008, Case No B 974/08
  140. Tafadzwa Chinhengo v The StateHB 42/19; HCA 88/17
  141. Tafadzwa Chokoto v The StateHCMSCR 1574-23; HMA 40-25
  142. Tafadzwa Goremusandu v The StateHB 10/22, HCB 424/21
  143. Tafadzwa Mudengezerwa v The StateHH 664-22, CA 701/18, CRB 835/18
  144. Tafadzwanashe Chasauka v The StateHB 171/17, HCA 49/16
  145. Tafadzwa Paul Mutasa v The StateJudgment No. HB 111/14, Case No. HCA 100/14
  146. Tafadzwa Rawura v Gloria Takundwa N.O and The StateJudgment No. HB 51/13, Case No. HCR 247/1, Xref No. CRB 1079/12
  147. Taisekwa Edmore Kondo v The StateHB 16/26; HCBR 479/26
  148. Takawira Juta v The StateHH 651-22, CA 831/19
  149. Takawira Nhaudzawanda v The StateHCC 6/26; HCCR 1457/25; REF CHNR 138/25
  150. Takudzwa Gava v The StateHH 47-19, CA 622/17
  151. Takudzwa Kasawaya v The StateHH 638-22, CA 346/21
  152. Takudzwa Kaswaya v The StateHH 550-19, CON 145/19
  153. Takunda Lawrence Madamombe v The StateSC 117/21 (Chamber Application No. SC 585/20)
  154. Takwana Kelvin Mutyorauri v The StateJudgment No SC 33/14, Civil Appeal No SC 402/12
  155. Talent Mabvuwo v The StateHCC 5/26 (X REF: HCCR 1587/24)
  156. Talent Mtunzi and Shelly Ncube v The StateJudgment No. HB 45/15, Case No. HCA 470-71/13
  157. Talent Mudzimba v The StateHH 759-18, CA 182/17, CRB 2651/16
  158. Tamuka Zhou v The StateHB 196/17 (HCA 59/13)
  159. Tangwaramatimba v The StateHH 320-15, CA 185/14, CRB 726/13
  160. Tapiwa Chigiji and Trust Matende v StateJudgment No. HB 51/11, Case No. HCB 28-9/11
  161. Tapiwa Israel Makwindi v The StateHH 160-26; HACC(A) 09/23
  162. Tapiwa Kasema v The StateHH 47-21, HACC B 41/21
  163. Tapiwa Madya v The StateHH 716-16, B 217/15
  164. Tapiwa Mangoma v The StateHH 103-21, B 2221/20
  165. Tapiwa Mantiziba v The StateHMA 32-19; CA 75/18; CRB BKT 356/18
  166. Tapiwa Musvazvi v The StateHB 70-17, HCA 35-13
  167. Tapiwa Titiya v The StateHH 71-21, CA 25/20
  168. Tapuwa Evans Chidemo v The StateHH 442-21, CA 820/17
  169. Tara White v The StateCA 364/01, HH 100-2002
  170. Tarcisious Chasara v The StateHB 14/26, HCBCR 908/25
  171. Tarcisious Chasara v The StateHB 14/26; HCBCR 908/25
  172. Tarisayi Ziyambe v The StateHMA 29/19, CA 01/19, CRB CHR 138/18
  173. Tarr v The State[2018] ZACC 35
  174. Tatenda Gwinji v The StateHH 638-21, CA 1073/13
  175. Tatenda Hamunakwadi v The StateHH 142/21, B963/20
  176. Tatenda Mhango and Brighton Ngwenyama and Kudzai Ruvangu Shava v The StateHMA 33-19, CA 23 & 26/18, MSVP 894-96/17
  177. Tatenda Mutandiro v The StateJudgment No. HB 60/10, Case No. HCB 164/09, Xref No. HCA 181/09
  178. Taurai Dodzo v The StateHH 71-22, CA 186/21, HRE P 3300-2/13
  179. Taurai Manyowa v The StateHH106-14, HC B921/13, CRBNO. R691/13
  180. Taurai Matarirano and 6 Others v The StateHB 04/19, HCB 01/19
  181. Taurai Matarirano and Six Others v The StateHB 04/19; HCB 01/19
  182. Taurai Mausa and Maxwell Maisa v The StateHMA 59-21, B 374-21, CRB 369-70/21
  183. Taurai Mausa and Maxwell Muisa v The StateHMA 17-22; CA 46-21; REF CRB MSVP 369-70/21
  184. Tawanda Madzitire and Nicholas Mungayi v The StateHH 230-14, CA154/13, Ref BNR 27-28/13
  185. Tawanda Mafidi Munangagwa and Vengesai Munangagwa v The StateHH 313-22, HC B634/22, CRB 4324/22 & 4326/22
  186. Tawanda Mawere v Commissioner General of Police N.O and Superintendent Ngirazi N.OHB 98-18, HC 1017/18
  187. Tawanda Moyounoziva v The StateHH 626-22, CA 266/21, CRB RSPP 134-5/16
  188. Tawanda Mungate and Kenneth Mushaikwa v Gloria Takundwa (N.O) and The StateHH 347-21, CA 354/19
  189. Tawanda Mutungamiri v The StateHH 616-14, CA 1371/13, CRB G855/13
  190. Tawanda Nyamande v The StateHH 277-21, CA 161/20
  191. Tawanda Sibanda v The StateHH 556-17; HC CA 1120-15
  192. Tayengwa Mujuru v The StateHH 473-22, CA 304B/21
  193. Tedious Duli and Try Manyama v The StateHH 554-17, CA 1292-3-09, XREF CRB 1895-6-09
  194. Tedius Revesai v The StateHB 135-17, HCA 264-12
  195. Telecel Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd v The StateHH 55-2006, CA 342/2004
  196. Tendai James Mukute v The StateJudgment No. HB 176/13, Case No. HCA 224/13, X-Ref HCA 538/13
  197. Tendai Leanne Muza v The StateHH 72-22, CA 535/20
  198. Tendai Mutizwa v The StateHH 302-15, CA 266/14
  199. Tendai Richman Chigodora v The StateHH 47-20, CON 235/19, REF CA 202/17
  200. Tendai Rudolph Kambare v The StateHB No. 79/12 (HCB 44/12, CRB NO. 387/12)