Criminal Procedure cases

South African case law on Criminal Procedure, with full citations. 1,878 cases — page 1 of 10.

  1. (1) Petros Makaza (2) Golden Nhika v The State and (1) Khumbuzo Gumbo (2) Sydney Ndachengedzwa v The StateCCZ 16/17 (Const. Application No. CCZ 5/13 and Const. Application No. CCZ 102/13)
  2. (1) Tungamirai Madzokere (2) Lazarus Maengahama (3) Stanford Maengahama (4) Phineous Nhatarikwa (5) Stanford Mangwiro (6) Yvonne Musarurwa (7) Rebecca Mafukeni v The StateSC 8/12; Civil Application No. 318/11
  3. Abdullah v The State(134/21) [2022] ZASCA 33 (31 March 2022)
  4. Abdul Mutalied Rudolph v The State(484/09) [2009] ZASCA 133 (30 September 2009)
  5. Abduraghman Thebus and Moegamat Adams v The StateCase No: 338/2001
  6. Abduraghman Thebus and Moegamat Adams v The StateCCT 36/02
  7. Abednico Bhebhe and 37 Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 25/2002, Case No. HCB 23/2002
  8. Abraham James Wirima v The StateHH 875-15, CA 773/10, Ref Case No. CRB REG81/10
  9. Abraham Spies and Christoffel Kritzinger v The StateCase No 18/99 (unreported Supreme Court of Appeal judgment dated 22 March 2000)
  10. Abram Sello v Inspector Grobler and Others(623/2009) [2010] ZASCA 134 (1 October 2010)
  11. Adam Zindoga and Phillip Uriri v The StateHH 693-15, B632/15
  12. Adelight Machekanyanga v The StateHH 640-14, CA 99/14, CRB 2706/13
  13. Adilu Jangia v The State(274/19) [2019] ZASCA 180 (02 December 2019)
  14. Admire Dhiyo and Others v The StateHH 502-13, Case No. B1014/13, CRB No. R351-5/13/10
  15. Admire Mashiri v The StateHCMTJ 47/25; HCMTCR 1253/25
  16. Admire Mashiri v The StateHCMTJ36/25; HCMTCR 935/25
  17. Adriaan Albertus Stoltz v The Minister: South African Police N.O and OthersCase No.: M320/15 (North West Division, Mahikeng)
  18. Adriaan Jacobus van Wyk v Die StaatSaak No 176/04 (HHA)
  19. Adrian Zvivada and Last Mhlatini and Farai Hakamera v The StateHH 207-22, HC B 1925/21
  20. African Consolidated Resources Private Limited v The StateHH 145-13, CRB 166/10
  21. Agolle Abdi Jimmale and Another v The State(CCT 223/15) [2016] ZACC 27
  22. Ahmed Raffik Omar v The Government of the Republic of South Africa and Others
  23. Alba Consolidated Fund (Private) Limited and Langton Makoni v Axia Operations Limited and OthersHH 142-22, HC 8127/19
  24. Albert Mugove Matapo and Others v The StateHH 48-2010; HC 709-14/07
  25. Albert Mugove Matapo and Others v The StateHH 142-10, C.R.B. 76-82/08
  26. Albert Ncube v The StateHB 147/22; HCB 190/22
  27. Alexio Nyakudya v The StateHH 210-18, CA 298/15
  28. Alex Matthew Murira v The StateHH 172-21, B 417/21
  29. Alex Pedziva and Others v Minister of Home Affairs NO and OthersHH 237-16, HC 2237/16
  30. Alfred Jan Bezuidenhout v The State(41/2020) [2021] ZASCA 52 (23 April 2021)
  31. Alfred Mamsa v The StateHH 27-14, CA 606/12
  32. Alfred Zvapera and Faith Ngwenyenyi v The StateHB 61-17, HCB 35-17
  33. Alix Jean Carmichele v The Minister of Safety and Security and the Minister of JusticeCase No: 310/98 (Unreported Supreme Court of Appeal judgment delivered 2 October 2000)
  34. Allan Aubrey Boesak v The StateCCT 25/00, [2000] ZACC 25, 1 December 2000
  35. Allan Sidney Kock v The StateCase no: A 670/02
  36. Allan Wayne Banger v The State(195/2015) [2015] ZASCA 79 (28 May 2015)
  37. Allistair Solomon and Others v Minister of PoliceCase No. CA 29/2024 (Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda)
  38. Alouis Gakata and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 152/13, Case No. HCB 215-218/13
  39. Alpha Ellard v The State and Charles Musona v The StateHH 985-15 (B 999/15 & B 1000/15)
  40. Alphonse Mushanawani v The StateSC 108/22; Criminal Appeal No. SC 143/21
  41. Alphonsus Obioma Achinulo v W. Maphios Moyo N.O and The StateHB 226-16, HC 1755-16
  42. Alvine Mashavidze v The State and Mr Mark DziraJudgment No. HB 177/12, Case No. HC 2025/12, Xref No. HC R 209/12, 218/12
  43. Alvis Siyawamwaya v The StateHH 640-21, CA 506/20
  44. A L Wilmot v The StateCase No. 180/2001
  45. Amanda Muridzo and Others v Bianca Makwande and The StateHH 229-22; HC 4823/20; REF: HC 4906/20; REF: ACC 62-64/19
  46. Ambition Zhuga v The StateHH 318-21, CON 430/20
  47. Amini Phiri v The StateHB 139/16, HCA 344/14
  48. Amos Chimbiru v The StateHH 314-22, B1834/21
  49. Amos Gwinya v The StateJudgment No. SC 82/22; Chamber Application No. SC 328/21
  50. Andre Jonas v The StateCase No. 586/97 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  51. Andrew Barney August v The State(962/2022) [2023] ZASCA 170 (04 December 2023)
  52. Andrew Dumba v The StateHB 82/17; HCA 71/15
  53. Andrew Richard Bruford v Attorney General and Magistrate JarabiniHH-54-2010, HC 1313/10
  54. Anesu Mafokosho v The StateHMT 56-19; B 08/19; REF CASE CRB MUTP 68/19
  55. Angelina Procopos v National Director of Public Prosecutions(401/07) [2008] ZASCA 124 (29 September 2008)
  56. Angeline Kanhukamwe and Songe Juma v The StateHH 49-2007, CA 665-6/06
  57. Angeline Simende and Sophie Badza v The StateHH 283-14, B431/14, B432/14
  58. Angirayi Sando v The StateHH 46-2007, CA 363/07
  59. Anna Colleta Chihava and Others v The Provincial Magistrate Francis Mapfumo N.O and AnotherJudgment No. CCZ 6/2015, Const Application No. 02/14
  60. Annie Madzima and Linah Machekanyanga v The StateHH 552-17, CRB No. HRE 7788-9/17
  61. Anold Chibanda v The StateHH 772-19, CON 187/19
  62. Anthonie Christopher Lombard v Fort Hare University and Minister of PoliceCase No. 154/2024 (ECM)
  63. Anthony Bertram Micklethwait v The StateHH 3-2003; CRB B 2673/02
  64. Aphelele Mpiyonke v Minister of PoliceCase no: 5405/2022 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  65. Arnold Bvuto and Eight Others v The StateHH 94-18, CA 156/16, CRB MSH 32-40/16
  66. Arnold Kuzanenhamo v The StateHB 31/22; HCB 15/22
  67. Arnold Mutetepi v The StateHH 441-21, B 1564/21
  68. Arthur Nhliziyo v The StateHB 15-22; HCB 359/21
  69. Artwell Kandiyero v The StateHB 175/21; HCA (COND) 11/21
  70. Artwell Nyakudya v The StateHH 266-19, B 1510/18
  71. Asha Mukote v Commissioner General of Police N.O. and OthersJudgment No. HB 23/14, Case No. HC 488/12
  72. Ashley Brooks and Charlene Sybil Brooks v National Director of Public Prosecutions(855/16) [2017] ZASCA 42 (30 March 2017)
  73. Ashton Mlilo v The StateHB 49-18; HCB 38/18
  74. Ashwell Mlotshwa v The StateJudgment No. HB 166/13, Case No. HCA 421/12
  75. Aspher Madziyire v Mr Shortgame N.O. and National Prosecuting AuthorityHB 118/17, HC 1068/17, X REF 995/15
  76. Assistant Inspector Mahleka and Others v The Trial Officer (Superintendent Donald Robson) and AnotherHB 01/20, HC 2964/15
  77. Assistant Inspector Mazura Lloyd and Others v The Officer Commanding District and OthersHB 148/18, HC 1829/17, X REF HC 458/16
  78. Assistant Inspector Mbwembwe and Others v The Trial Officer (Superintendent Mkandla) and the Commissioner General of PoliceHH 458-17, HC 8652/15
  79. Attorney General v Hitem ParmerJudgment No. HB 86/11, Case No. HCA 57/11, CRB V/Falls 20/11
  80. Attorney-General v Leopold Mudisi and OthersSC 48/15; Civil Appeal No. SC 62/12
  81. Aubrey Cummings v The StateHMA 17-18, CA 36/17
  82. Augustine Chihuri and Others v Prosecutor General and OthersHH 399-22; HACC 21/20, HACC 22/20 (Ref Case Nos. HACC 16/20, HACC 18/20, HACC 20/20)
  83. Austin M. Sulubani v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/11, Case No. HCA 61/11
  84. Austin Sibanda v The StateHB 192-17, HCA 60-16, XREF KWEKWE 334-16
  85. Auxilia Mungwaira and Rosewitter Madembo v The StateHH 329-21, CA 316/12 and CA 259/12, REF CRB 942-3/12
  86. Avhapfani Daniel Khavhadi and Others v The State(459/15) [2015] ZASCA 191 (30 November 2015)
  87. Avhapfani Victor Tshimbudzi v The State(137/12) [2012] ZASCA 200 (30 November 2012)
  88. Bamba v S(20089/14) [2014] ZASCA 219 (11 December 2014)
  89. Basie Motors BK t/a Boulevard Motors v Minister of Safety and Security(135/05) [2006] ZASCA 35
  90. Beetge v The State(925/12) [2013] ZASCA 1 (11 February 2013)
  91. Bekezela Lizile Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 88/10, Case No. HCB 129/10
  92. Bekithemba Nyathi and Movement for Democratic Change (Bulawayo Provincial Youth Assembly) and Movement for Democratic Change v The Officer-in-Charge (Bulawayo Central Police Station) and The Commissioner General of Police and The Co-Ministers of Home AffairsJudgment No. HB 16/12, Case No. HC 186/12
  93. Belief Dongo v The StateHB 32/21, HCB 40/21
  94. Ben Gaha and Prince Austin Duwa and Tashididi Alifi and Samuel Butao v The StateHH 475-16, B689/16
  95. Benjamin Ngwanda and Others v The StateHH 11-21, B 2179/20
  96. Benson Chindove v The StateHH 169-21, B 439/20, REF CA 96/20
  97. Benson Phiri v The StateHH 401-19, B 206/19
  98. Berlin Dombodzvuku v The StateHH 498-21, B 1435/21
  99. Bernadus Hermanus Hoffman v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 66/98, Crim. Appeal No. 526/95
  100. Bernard Chinanga v The StateHH 382-14, CA 177/13
  101. Bernard Chiwenga v The StateHH 469-16; B 347/16; B 1017/15
  102. Bernard Manyara v The StateJudgment No. CCZ 3/2015, Criminal Appeal No. CCZ 227/11
  103. Beyond Platinum (Pty) Ltd v Ellies Electronics (Pty) Ltd(73/2020) [2020] ZASCA 154 (27 November 2020)
  104. Bezuidenhout v Director of Public Prosecutions(175/07) [2007] ZASCA 161
  105. Bhekani Mlilo v The StateHB 37/26; HCBCR 613/26
  106. Bhekilizwe Ndlovu and Others v The StateHB 45/21, HCB 62/21, XREF PL94-98/21
  107. Billy Rigava and Others v Estere Chivasa N.O. and AnotherJudgment No. SC 71/22; Chamber Application No. SC 270/21
  108. Biscend Zhuwao v The StateHH 632-21, CON 150/21, BNR 65/17
  109. Biyela v Minister of Police(1017/2020) [2022] ZASCA 36 (01 April 2022)
  110. Blessed Mhlanga v Magistrate Nduna NO & OrsHH 584-21; HC 1131/21
  111. Blessing Luzhi v The StateHB 07/22; HCB 413/21
  112. Blessing Mawoko and Tinashe Mawoko v The StateHH 132-15, CRB B 87/15
  113. Blessmore Shatei v The StateHH 662-15, CRB No. B638/15
  114. Bobby Franscisco v The StateHH 625-15, B 555/15
  115. Bongani Dlamini v The State; Vusi Dladla and Others v The State; The State v Mark David Joubert; The State v Jan Johannes Schietekat1999 (4) SA 623 (CC); 1999 (7) BCLR 771 (CC); CCT 21/98; CCT 22/98; CCT 2/99; CCT 4/99
  116. Bongani Mapfumo v StateHMA 33-22; B 115-22 (unreported)
  117. Bongani Ncube v Detective Constable Artwell Sibanda and OthersHB 27/19, HC 541/18
  118. Bongani Sibanda and 11 Others v The StateHB 11/19; HCB 10/19
  119. Bongani Sicelo Mbambo v The StateJudgment No. HB 112/11, Case No. HCB 168/11
  120. Bongani Willard Dube v The StateHB 212-18, HCB 137/18, XREF PT 325/18
  121. Bongokwakhe Bonginkosi Mvubu v The State(518/2016) [2016] ZASCA 184 (29 November 2016)
  122. Borislav Trifonov Boynov v Judith Taruvinga N.O and The StateHH 205-22, HC 6341/21
  123. Botha v S(901/2016) [2017] ZASCA 148 (8 November 2017)
  124. Botha v S[2009] ZASCA 125 (29 September 2009)
  125. Brandon Isheanesu Gumbo Gutu v The StateHB 99/22; HCB 65/22
  126. Bransbie Bhamu v The StateHH 68-2013, CRB B84/13
  127. Brave Jingura v The StateJudgment No. HB 20/15, Case No: HCB 176/14
  128. Brent Johan Lunt v Barbara Mateko N.O. and The State and Nyasha MatendawafaHH 774-22, HC 3513/22
  129. Brian Chikanya v The StateHH 415-15, B 235/15
  130. Brian Whande v MS Chigodora N.O. and The StateHH 373-19, HC 4093/19
  131. Brighten Nkomo v The StateJudgment No. HB 160/10, Case No. HCB 206/10
  132. Brighton Dzingai Makura and Obert Taonezvi Chodokufa v The StateHH 617-15, B490/15
  133. Brighton Masiyambiri and Brian Muwati v The StateHB 44/18; HCB 04/18
  134. Brighton Ndebele v The StateHB 68/20; HCA (COND) 13/18
  135. Brine Mugota v The StateHH 120-16, CRB B 76/16
  136. Britz v S(889/2015) [2016] ZASCA 86 (31 May 2016)
  137. Britz v S(613/09) [2010] ZASCA 71 (27 May 2010)
  138. Brown Mubaiwa v The StateHH 148-21, B 379/21
  139. Bruce Ehrlich v The StateAppeal no 309/02
  140. Bruce Robert Sanderson v The Attorney-General, Eastern CapeCCT 10/97
  141. Bukhosi Khuboni v The StateHB 346-17; HCA 12-17
  142. Bushi Mike Machaba & Elvis Boy Mbuyane v The State(20401/2014) [2015] ZASCA 60 (8 April 2015)
  143. Byron Chimhau v The StateHH 267-22, HACC (B) 50/22
  144. Caison Chigwada v The StateHH 764-18, CA 250/16
  145. Caleb Pfumorodze v The StateHCMSCR 1311-25; HMA 35-25
  146. Canaan Sodindo Banana v The Attorney-GeneralJudgment No. S.C. 35/98, Crim. Application No. 687/97
  147. Candalick Finance (Pvt) Ltd and Tawanda Mavhunga v The StateHH 51-14; CON 277/13; CRB 8309/11; CA 900/11
  148. Carl Christo Halgryn v The StateCase No 409/2001
  149. Carlos Chapeyama v The StateHB 172/18, HCB 93/18
  150. Carl Roberts v Additional Magistrate for the District of Johannesburg, Mr Van Den Berg and The Attorney General of the WitwatersrandCase No 548/97
  151. Cavin Maibvise v The StateJudgment No. HB 57/13, Case No. HCR 331/11
  152. Cazwell Machisa v The StateHH 206/21 (B 1851/19, Ref CA 778/19, Ref CON 319/19, Ref CRB 1310/15)
  153. Cecil Hondo Madondo v The StateHH 73/21, B243/21
  154. Cecilia Chimhau v The StateHH 529-22, HACC (A) 2/22
  155. Cecil Rhaniel Chengetai Muderede v Superintendent Chana and The Attorney-GeneralHC 2380/04; HH 56-2004
  156. Centre for Child Law and Others v Media 24 Limited and Others[2019] ZACC 46
  157. Certain Moyo v The StateJudgment No. SC 105/25, Chamber Application No. SCB 163/25
  158. CFX Bank Limited v RTO Engineering (Private) Limited and Messenger of CourtHH 8-2010, HC 6460/09
  159. Chapupuka Gift v The StateHH 433/15, CRB NO. B78/15
  160. Charles Chekenyere and Marshal Mutekwa v The StateHB 33/22; HCB 16/22; XREF BTB 1892-5/21
  161. Charles Jenami v The StateHH 834/16, B 1099/16, CRB CHN 866/15
  162. Charles Muchemwa Nherera v Lilian Kudya N.O. and The Attorney-General N.O.SC 45/07 (Civil Application No. 276/06)
  163. Charles Thomas and Others v The StateHB 53/11 (Case No. HCB 64-6/11)
  164. Charles Thomas and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 53/11, Case No. HCB 64-6/11
  165. Chauke Hlayisani Ronny and Nhleko Lungelo Jackson v The State(70/12) [2012] ZASCA 143
  166. Chauke v The State(578/2015) [2015] ZASCA 181 (30 November 2015)
  167. Chauke v The State(807/2019) [2020] ZASCA 68 (18 June 2020)
  168. Chauya Shopa and Others v The StateHH 655-22, B 897/22
  169. Chemunorwa Chikosha v The StateHB 54/22, HCB 21/22
  170. Chenjerayi Hunzvi v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 33/2000; Civil Application No. 132/2000; ZLR (22)
  171. Chibuwe Muvengwa v The StateHH 620-21, KRB REG 043/20
  172. Chineka Mumpande and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 186/14, Case No. HCB 157-159/14
  173. Chineka Mupande, Gcobani Mkwananzi, Renias Mapfumo v The StateSC 58/2022 (Civil Appeal No. SC 749/18)
  174. Chirairo Chiza v The StateJudgment No. HB 153/12, Case No. HCB 135/12
  175. Chrispen Chikunya v The StateHB 124/22, HCB 150/22
  176. Chrispen Sanyatwe and Taurai Sanyatwe v The StateHMT 27-22; CA 38/21; REF CASE NO. CRB RSPP 835-6/21
  177. Chrispen Tshuma v M. Manzini-Moyo N.O.HB 146/22, HC 720/21
  178. Christine Chideme v The StateHMA 16/19; B75/19
  179. Christoffel Johannes Kok v The StateCase No: 324/2000
  180. Christo Jacobus Calitz and Elsa Burger v Die StaatSaak No 428/2001 (SCA) [Unreported]
  181. Christopher Chigubhu v The StateHH 151-21, CON 410/20
  182. Christopher Kuruneri v The StateHH 33-2005, CRB B205/05
  183. Christopher Mangisi v The StateHB 8-16; HCA 105-13
  184. Christopher Nyamukapa v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 17 November 2011
  185. Christopher Tichaona Kuruneri v The StateHH 180-2004, CRB B481/04
  186. Christpher Dlodlo v The StateHB 200/22; HCB 239/22; XREF CRB P ACC 09/22; HCA 70/22
  187. Clearance Zindi v The StateHH 489-21; B 1718/21; Ref CRB HRE P 7431/21
  188. Clifford Matunga v The StateHH 439-18, B 1197/17
  189. Coetzer v Die Staat[2006] ZASCA 42
  190. Colin Allan Greenwood v The State(20075/14) [2015] ZASCA 56 (30 March 2015)
  191. Concillia Chinanzvavana and 5 Others v The StateHH 75-2009; HCB 94-99/09
  192. Condy Mawela & Another v The State(377/2021) [2022] ZASCA 18 (16 February 2022)
  193. Cong Yuling v Mr Mutsambiwa (Director General of Parks and Wildlife Authority) and OthersHH 43-2007, HC 7545/06
  194. Conradie v The State
  195. Constable Ncube M. T and Others v The Trial Officer Superintendent Nduhle and AnotherHB 43-18, HC 1535/17
  196. Constable Tamanikwa S. 061552D v The Officer in Charge Zimbabwe Republic Police Beatrice and OthersHH 616-15, HC 5905/15
  197. Constance Mujeyi and Others v The Officer in Charge Harare Central Police Station (Investigations) and OthersHH 622/15; HC 6328/15
  198. Constantine Pasvani v The StateJudgment No. HB 80/11, Case No. HCA 200/08, CRB REG 70/07
  199. Cooper v The State(285/2018) [2019] ZASCA 50 (1 April 2019)
  200. Crispen Sanyatwe and Taurai Sanyatwe v The StateHCMTJ 35-25; HCMTCR 1921/24